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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,727.40, 68,591.10 and 28,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,727.40, 68,591.10 and 28,140.20 is: 42,210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,727.40 : 68,591.10 = 28,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,727.40/68,591.10 = 28,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,727.40x = 68,591.10 × 28,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,727.40x = 1,930,167,272.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,167,272.22/45,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,210.30

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