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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,942.91, 63,408.08 and 28,048.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,942.91, 63,408.08 and 28,048.22 is: 38,710.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,942.91 : 63,408.08 = 28,048.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,942.91/63,408.08 = 28,048.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,942.91x = 63,408.08 × 28,048.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,942.91x = 1,778,483,320.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,483,320.34/45,942.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,710.73

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