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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,291.23, 78,434.78 and 45,248.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,291.23, 78,434.78 and 45,248.39 is: 67,870.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,291.23 : 78,434.78 = 45,248.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,291.23/78,434.78 = 45,248.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,291.23x = 78,434.78 × 45,248.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,291.23x = 3,549,047,484.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,047,484.85/52,291.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,870.80

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