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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,524.39, 68,250.95 and 28,881.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,524.39, 68,250.95 and 28,881.32 is: 43,299.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,524.39 : 68,250.95 = 28,881.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,524.39/68,250.95 = 28,881.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,524.39x = 68,250.95 × 28,881.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,524.39x = 1,971,177,382.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,177,382.85/45,524.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,299.37

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