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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,382.55, 68,002.70 and 28,707.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,382.55, 68,002.70 and 28,707.35 is: 43,016.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,382.55 : 68,002.70 = 28,707.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,382.55/68,002.70 = 28,707.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,382.55x = 68,002.70 × 28,707.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,382.55x = 1,952,177,336.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,177,336.31/45,382.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,016.04

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