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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,759.06, 68,526.81 and 28,204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,759.06, 68,526.81 and 28,204.74 is: 42,238.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,759.06 : 68,526.81 = 28,204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,759.06/68,526.81 = 28,204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,759.06x = 68,526.81 × 28,204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,759.06x = 1,932,780,859.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932,780,859.08/45,759.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,238.21

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