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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,361.35, 68,069.97 and 28,698.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,361.35, 68,069.97 and 28,698.44 is: 43,065.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,361.35 : 68,069.97 = 28,698.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,361.35/68,069.97 = 28,698.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,361.35x = 68,069.97 × 28,698.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,361.35x = 1,953,501,609.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,501,609.50/45,361.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,065.33

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