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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,292.23, 78,436.27 and 45,249.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,292.23, 78,436.27 and 45,249.39 is: 67,872.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,292.23 : 78,436.27 = 45,249.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,292.23/78,436.27 = 45,249.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,292.23x = 78,436.27 × 45,249.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,292.23x = 3,549,193,371.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,193,371.38/52,292.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,872.29

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