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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,275.76, 62,467.85 and 28,297.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,275.76, 62,467.85 and 28,297.26 is: 39,042.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,275.76 : 62,467.85 = 28,297.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,275.76/62,467.85 = 28,297.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,275.76x = 62,467.85 × 28,297.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,275.76x = 1,767,669,063.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,669,063.83/45,275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,042.28

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