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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,827.21, 72,771.35 and 45,248.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,827.21, 72,771.35 and 45,248.85 is: 62,331.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,827.21 : 72,771.35 = 45,248.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,827.21/72,771.35 = 45,248.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,827.21x = 72,771.35 × 45,248.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,827.21x = 3,292,819,674.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,819,674.20/52,827.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,331.89

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