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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,854.80, 68,717.40 and 28,272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,854.80, 68,717.40 and 28,272.40 is: 42,368.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,854.80 : 68,717.40 = 28,272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,854.80/68,717.40 = 28,272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,854.80x = 68,717.40 × 28,272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,854.80x = 1,942,805,819.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,805,819.76/45,854.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,368.65

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