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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,389.96, 68,013.78 and 28,714.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,389.96, 68,013.78 and 28,714.76 is: 43,027.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,389.96 : 68,013.78 = 28,714.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,389.96/68,013.78 = 28,714.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,389.96x = 68,013.78 × 28,714.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,389.96x = 1,952,999,029.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,999,029.32/45,389.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,027.12

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