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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,809.96, 68,633.33 and 28,031.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,809.96, 68,633.33 and 28,031.90 is: 41,997.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,809.96 : 68,633.33 = 28,031.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,809.96/68,633.33 = 28,031.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,809.96x = 68,633.33 × 28,031.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,809.96x = 1,923,922,159.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,922,159.90/45,809.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,997.91

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