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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,248.54, 99,659.67 and 45,752.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,248.54, 99,659.67 and 45,752.54 is: 63,111.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,248.54 : 99,659.67 = 45,752.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,248.54/99,659.67 = 45,752.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,248.54x = 99,659.67 × 45,752.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,248.54x = 4,559,683,038.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,683,038.06/72,248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,111.08

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