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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,779.60, 68,669.40 and 28,283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,779.60, 68,669.40 and 28,283.60 is: 42,425.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,779.60 : 68,669.40 = 28,283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,779.60/68,669.40 = 28,283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,779.60x = 68,669.40 × 28,283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,779.60x = 1,942,217,841.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,217,841.84/45,779.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,425.40

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