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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,338.01, 68,017.95 and 28,716.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,338.01, 68,017.95 and 28,716.81 is: 43,082.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,338.01 : 68,017.95 = 28,716.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,338.01/68,017.95 = 28,716.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,338.01x = 68,017.95 × 28,716.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,338.01x = 1,953,258,546.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,258,546.74/45,338.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,082.14

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