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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,607.60, 68,411.40 and 28,111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,607.60, 68,411.40 and 28,111.60 is: 42,167.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,607.60 : 68,411.40 = 28,111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,607.60/68,411.40 = 28,111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,607.60x = 68,411.40 × 28,111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,607.60x = 1,923,153,912.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,153,912.24/45,607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,167.40

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