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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,995.02, 63,475.40 and 28,087.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,995.02, 63,475.40 and 28,087.14 is: 38,761.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,995.02 : 63,475.40 = 28,087.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,995.02/63,475.40 = 28,087.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,995.02x = 63,475.40 × 28,087.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,995.02x = 1,782,842,446.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,842,446.36/45,995.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,761.64

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