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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,248.29, 62,421.64 and 28,241.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,248.29, 62,421.64 and 28,241.53 is: 38,960.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,248.29 : 62,421.64 = 28,241.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,248.29/62,421.64 = 28,241.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,248.29x = 62,421.64 × 28,241.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,248.29x = 1,762,882,618.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,882,618.71/45,248.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,960.20

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