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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,467.70, 100,054.54 and 45,285.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,467.70, 100,054.54 and 45,285.30 is: 62,524.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,467.70 : 100,054.54 = 45,285.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,467.70/100,054.54 = 45,285.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,467.70x = 100,054.54 × 45,285.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,467.70x = 4,530,999,860.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,530,999,860.26/72,467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,524.41

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