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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,989.83, 63,467.72 and 28,092.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,989.83, 63,467.72 and 28,092.88 is: 38,769.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,989.83 : 63,467.72 = 28,092.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,989.83/63,467.72 = 28,092.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,989.83x = 63,467.72 × 28,092.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,989.83x = 1,782,991,041.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,991,041.83/45,989.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,769.25

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