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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,292.85, 65,306.33 and 45,052.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,292.85, 65,306.33 and 45,052.21 is: 62,212.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,292.85 : 65,306.33 = 45,052.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,292.85/65,306.33 = 45,052.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,292.85x = 65,306.33 × 45,052.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,292.85x = 2,942,194,493.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,194,493.49/47,292.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,212.25

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