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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,293.40, 67,940.10 and 28,672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,293.40, 67,940.10 and 28,672.20 is: 43,008.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,293.40 : 67,940.10 = 28,672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,293.40/67,940.10 = 28,672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,293.40x = 67,940.10 × 28,672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,293.40x = 1,947,992,135.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,992,135.22/45,293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,008.30

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