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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,375.26, 72,095.32 and 45,649.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,375.26, 72,095.32 and 45,649.22 is: 62,836.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,375.26 : 72,095.32 = 45,649.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,375.26/72,095.32 = 45,649.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,375.26x = 72,095.32 × 45,649.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,375.26x = 3,291,094,968.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,291,094,968.99/52,375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,836.83

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