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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,324.54, 62,544.96 and 28,327.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,324.54, 62,544.96 and 28,327.86 is: 39,090.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,324.54 : 62,544.96 = 28,327.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,324.54/62,544.96 = 28,327.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,324.54x = 62,544.96 × 28,327.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,324.54x = 1,771,764,870.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,764,870.59/45,324.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,090.63

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