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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,305.54, 72,371.70 and 45,605.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,305.54, 72,371.70 and 45,605.16 is: 63,100.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,305.54 : 72,371.70 = 45,605.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,305.54/72,371.70 = 45,605.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,305.54x = 72,371.70 × 45,605.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,305.54x = 3,300,522,957.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,522,957.97/52,305.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,100.83

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