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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,992.12, 63,457.44 and 28,080.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,992.12, 63,457.44 and 28,080.59 is: 38,744.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,992.12 : 63,457.44 = 28,080.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,992.12/63,457.44 = 28,080.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,992.12x = 63,457.44 × 28,080.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,992.12x = 1,781,922,355.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,922,355.09/45,992.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,744.08

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