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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,674.88, 100,250.30 and 45,771.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,674.88, 100,250.30 and 45,771.16 is: 63,138.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,674.88 : 100,250.30 = 45,771.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,674.88/100,250.30 = 45,771.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,674.88x = 100,250.30 × 45,771.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,674.88x = 4,588,572,521.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,572,521.35/72,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,138.36

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