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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,913.80, 68,739.30 and 28,264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,913.80, 68,739.30 and 28,264.80 is: 42,316.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,913.80 : 68,739.30 = 28,264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,913.80/68,739.30 = 28,264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,913.80x = 68,739.30 × 28,264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,913.80x = 1,942,902,566.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,902,566.64/45,913.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,316.31

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