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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,294.09, 62,473.31 and 28,060.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,294.09, 62,473.31 and 28,060.86 is: 38,703.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,294.09 : 62,473.31 = 28,060.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,294.09/62,473.31 = 28,060.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,294.09x = 62,473.31 × 28,060.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,294.09x = 1,753,055,004.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,055,004.85/45,294.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,703.84

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