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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,395.21, 72,310.91 and 45,875.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,395.21, 72,310.91 and 45,875.12 is: 63,312.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,395.21 : 72,310.91 = 45,875.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,395.21/72,310.91 = 45,875.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,395.21x = 72,310.91 × 45,875.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,395.21x = 3,317,271,082.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317,271,082.63/52,395.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,312.49

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