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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,251.89, 62,459.72 and 28,245.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,251.89, 62,459.72 and 28,245.89 is: 38,986.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,251.89 : 62,459.72 = 28,245.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,251.89/62,459.72 = 28,245.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,251.89x = 62,459.72 × 28,245.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,251.89x = 1,764,230,341.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,230,341.49/45,251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,986.89

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