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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,674.40, 68,511.60 and 28,087.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,674.40, 68,511.60 and 28,087.20 is: 42,130.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,674.40 : 68,511.60 = 28,087.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,674.40/68,511.60 = 28,087.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,674.40x = 68,511.60 × 28,087.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,674.40x = 1,924,299,011.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,299,011.52/45,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,130.80

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