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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,305.80, 78,458.70 and 45,744.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,305.80, 78,458.70 and 45,744.80 is: 68,617.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,305.80 : 78,458.70 = 45,744.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,305.80/78,458.70 = 45,744.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,305.80x = 78,458.70 × 45,744.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,305.80x = 3,589,077,539.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,077,539.76/52,305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,617.20

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