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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,783.54, 68,719.05 and 28,287.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,783.54, 68,719.05 and 28,287.54 is: 42,458.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,783.54 : 68,719.05 = 28,287.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,783.54/68,719.05 = 28,287.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,783.54x = 68,719.05 × 28,287.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,783.54x = 1,943,892,875.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,892,875.64/45,783.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,458.33

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