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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,577.32, 68,223.60 and 28,956.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,577.32, 68,223.60 and 28,956.12 is: 43,343.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,577.32 : 68,223.60 = 28,956.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,577.32/68,223.60 = 28,956.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,577.32x = 68,223.60 × 28,956.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,577.32x = 1,975,490,748.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,490,748.43/45,577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,343.72

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