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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,553.87, 62,844.96 and 28,546.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,553.87, 62,844.96 and 28,546.54 is: 39,382.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,553.87 : 62,844.96 = 28,546.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,553.87/62,844.96 = 28,546.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,553.87x = 62,844.96 × 28,546.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,553.87x = 1,794,006,114.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,006,114.38/45,553.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,382.08

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