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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,258.59, 62,415.97 and 28,264.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,258.59, 62,415.97 and 28,264.38 is: 38,979.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,258.59 : 62,415.97 = 28,264.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,258.59/62,415.97 = 28,264.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,258.59x = 62,415.97 × 28,264.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,258.59x = 1,764,148,552.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,148,552.83/45,258.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,979.31

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