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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,411.40, 68,117.10 and 25,728.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,411.40, 68,117.10 and 25,728.40 is: 38,592.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,411.40 : 68,117.10 = 25,728.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,411.40/68,117.10 = 25,728.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,411.40x = 68,117.10 × 25,728.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,411.40x = 1,752,543,995.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,543,995.64/45,411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,592.60

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