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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,943.91, 63,409.46 and 28,049.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,943.91, 63,409.46 and 28,049.22 is: 38,712.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,943.91 : 63,409.46 = 28,049.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,943.91/63,409.46 = 28,049.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,943.91x = 63,409.46 × 28,049.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,943.91x = 1,778,585,893.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,585,893.62/45,943.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,712.11

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