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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,966.93, 63,441.23 and 28,072.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,966.93, 63,441.23 and 28,072.23 is: 38,743.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,966.93 : 63,441.23 = 28,072.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,966.93/63,441.23 = 28,072.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,966.93x = 63,441.23 × 28,072.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,966.93x = 1,780,936,659.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,936,659.68/45,966.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,743.87

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