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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,649.56, 62,994.42 and 28,671.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,649.56, 62,994.42 and 28,671.24 is: 39,565.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,649.56 : 62,994.42 = 28,671.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,649.56/62,994.42 = 28,671.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,649.56x = 62,994.42 × 28,671.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,649.56x = 1,806,128,134.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,128,134.48/45,649.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,565.07

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