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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,475.80, 78,867.30 and 45,717.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,475.80, 78,867.30 and 45,717.40 is: 68,709.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,475.80 : 78,867.30 = 45,717.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,475.80/78,867.30 = 45,717.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,475.80x = 78,867.30 × 45,717.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,475.80x = 3,605,607,901.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,607,901.02/52,475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,709.92

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