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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,118.53, 67,639.74 and 28,441.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,118.53, 67,639.74 and 28,441.82 is: 42,638.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,118.53 : 67,639.74 = 28,441.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,118.53/67,639.74 = 28,441.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,118.53x = 67,639.74 × 28,441.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,118.53x = 1,923,796,971.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,796,971.73/45,118.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,638.73

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