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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,982.67, 73,045.40 and 45,396.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,982.67, 73,045.40 and 45,396.52 is: 62,586.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,982.67 : 73,045.40 = 45,396.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,982.67/73,045.40 = 45,396.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,982.67x = 73,045.40 × 45,396.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,982.67x = 3,316,006,552.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,006,552.41/52,982.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,586.62

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