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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,126.78, 67,628.07 and 38,428.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,126.78, 67,628.07 and 38,428.62 is: 57,590.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,126.78 : 67,628.07 = 38,428.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,126.78/67,628.07 = 38,428.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,126.78x = 67,628.07 × 38,428.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,126.78x = 2,598,853,403.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,853,403.36/45,126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,590.05

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