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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,720.40, 68,580.60 and 28,133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,720.40, 68,580.60 and 28,133.20 is: 42,199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,720.40 : 68,580.60 = 28,133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,720.40/68,580.60 = 28,133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,720.40x = 68,580.60 × 28,133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,720.40x = 1,929,391,735.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,929,391,735.92/45,720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,199.80

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