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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,297.61, 72,360.68 and 45,597.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,297.61, 72,360.68 and 45,597.17 is: 63,089.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,297.61 : 72,360.68 = 45,597.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,297.61/72,360.68 = 45,597.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,297.61x = 72,360.68 × 45,597.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,297.61x = 3,299,442,180.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,442,180.19/52,297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,089.74

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