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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,524.89, 68,251.69 and 28,881.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,524.89, 68,251.69 and 28,881.82 is: 43,300.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,524.89 : 68,251.69 = 28,881.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,524.89/68,251.69 = 28,881.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,524.89x = 68,251.69 × 28,881.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,524.89x = 1,971,233,025.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,233,025.28/45,524.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,300.12

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