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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,014.23, 66,238.54 and 45,790.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,014.23, 66,238.54 and 45,790.78 is: 63,171.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,014.23 : 66,238.54 = 45,790.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,014.23/66,238.54 = 45,790.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,014.23x = 66,238.54 × 45,790.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,014.23x = 3,033,114,132.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,114,132.59/48,014.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,171.15

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