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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,333.72, 68,115.39 and 28,701.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,333.72, 68,115.39 and 28,701.57 is: 43,125.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,333.72 : 68,115.39 = 28,701.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,333.72/68,115.39 = 28,701.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,333.72x = 68,115.39 × 28,701.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,333.72x = 1,955,018,634.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,018,634.16/45,333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,125.04

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