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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,991.78, 63,457.41 and 28,080.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,991.78, 63,457.41 and 28,080.26 is: 38,743.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,991.78 : 63,457.41 = 28,080.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,991.78/63,457.41 = 28,080.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,991.78x = 63,457.41 × 28,080.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,991.78x = 1,781,900,571.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,900,571.73/45,991.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,743.89

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