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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,272.11, 81,825.26 and 45,812.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,272.11, 81,825.26 and 45,812.97 is: 63,244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,272.11 : 81,825.26 = 45,812.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,272.11/81,825.26 = 45,812.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,272.11x = 81,825.26 × 45,812.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,272.11x = 3,748,657,952.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,657,952.56/59,272.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,244.89

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