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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,856.05, 63,254.46 and 28,833.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,856.05, 63,254.46 and 28,833.31 is: 39,773.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,856.05 : 63,254.46 = 28,833.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,856.05/63,254.46 = 28,833.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,856.05x = 63,254.46 × 28,833.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,856.05x = 1,823,835,454.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,835,454.06/45,856.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,773.06

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