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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,758.40, 68,680.80 and 28,262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,758.40, 68,680.80 and 28,262.40 is: 42,420.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,758.40 : 68,680.80 = 28,262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,758.40/68,680.80 = 28,262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,758.40x = 68,680.80 × 28,262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,758.40x = 1,941,084,241.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,084,241.92/45,758.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,420.28

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