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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,256.40, 78,269.40 and 45,344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,256.40, 78,269.40 and 45,344.40 is: 67,916.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,256.40 : 78,269.40 = 45,344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,256.40/78,269.40 = 45,344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,256.40x = 78,269.40 × 45,344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,256.40x = 3,549,078,981.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,078,981.36/52,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,916.64

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