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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,864.95, 63,266.78 and 28,842.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,864.95, 63,266.78 and 28,842.26 is: 39,785.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,864.95 : 63,266.78 = 28,842.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,864.95/63,266.78 = 28,842.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,864.95x = 63,266.78 × 28,842.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,864.95x = 1,824,756,673.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,756,673.89/45,864.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,785.43

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