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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,512.06, 68,299.04 and 27,928.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,512.06, 68,299.04 and 27,928.22 is: 41,911.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,512.06 : 68,299.04 = 27,928.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,512.06/68,299.04 = 27,928.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,512.06x = 68,299.04 × 27,928.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,512.06x = 1,907,470,343.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,470,343.23/45,512.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,911.32

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