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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,394.85, 78,452.04 and 45,699.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,394.85, 78,452.04 and 45,699.90 is: 68,427.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,394.85 : 78,452.04 = 45,699.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,394.85/78,452.04 = 45,699.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,394.85x = 78,452.04 × 45,699.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,394.85x = 3,585,250,259.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,250,259.98/52,394.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,427.53

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