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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,952.05, 72,913.90 and 45,769.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,952.05, 72,913.90 and 45,769.13 is: 63,023.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,952.05 : 72,913.90 = 45,769.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,952.05/72,913.90 = 45,769.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,952.05x = 72,913.90 × 45,769.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,952.05x = 3,337,205,314.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,205,314.36/52,952.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,023.15

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