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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,377.39, 72,098.25 and 45,651.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,377.39, 72,098.25 and 45,651.34 is: 62,839.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,377.39 : 72,098.25 = 45,651.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,377.39/72,098.25 = 45,651.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,377.39x = 72,098.25 × 45,651.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,377.39x = 3,291,381,724.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,291,381,724.16/52,377.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,839.74

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