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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,621.40, 68,475.30 and 28,125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,621.40, 68,475.30 and 28,125.40 is: 42,214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,621.40 : 68,475.30 = 28,125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,621.40/68,475.30 = 28,125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,621.40x = 68,475.30 × 28,125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,621.40x = 1,925,895,202.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,895,202.62/45,621.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,214.73

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