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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,448.29, 68,149.77 and 28,795.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,448.29, 68,149.77 and 28,795.64 is: 43,179.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,448.29 : 68,149.77 = 28,795.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,448.29/68,149.77 = 28,795.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,448.29x = 68,149.77 × 28,795.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,448.29x = 1,962,415,902.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,415,902.25/45,448.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,179.09

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