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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,246.18, 62,398.82 and 28,251.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,246.18, 62,398.82 and 28,251.98 is: 38,962.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,246.18 : 62,398.82 = 28,251.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,246.18/62,398.82 = 28,251.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,246.18x = 62,398.82 × 28,251.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,246.18x = 1,762,889,761.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,889,761.41/45,246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,962.18

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