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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,828.71, 72,773.42 and 45,250.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,828.71, 72,773.42 and 45,250.35 is: 62,333.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,828.71 : 72,773.42 = 45,250.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,828.71/72,773.42 = 45,250.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,828.71x = 72,773.42 × 45,250.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,828.71x = 3,293,022,499.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,293,022,499.45/52,828.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,333.96

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