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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,464.82, 62,724.06 and 28,462.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,464.82, 62,724.06 and 28,462.02 is: 39,266.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,464.82 : 62,724.06 = 28,462.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,464.82/62,724.06 = 28,462.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,464.82x = 62,724.06 × 28,462.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,464.82x = 1,785,253,450.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,253,450.20/45,464.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,266.70

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