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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,920.80, 68,749.80 and 28,271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,920.80, 68,749.80 and 28,271.80 is: 42,326.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,920.80 : 68,749.80 = 28,271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,920.80/68,749.80 = 28,271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,920.80x = 68,749.80 × 28,271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,920.80x = 1,943,680,595.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,680,595.64/45,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,326.80

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