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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,714.40, 68,571.60 and 28,127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,714.40, 68,571.60 and 28,127.20 is: 42,190.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,714.40 : 68,571.60 = 28,127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,714.40/68,571.60 = 28,127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,714.40x = 68,571.60 × 28,127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,714.40x = 1,928,727,107.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,727,107.52/45,714.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,190.80

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