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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,747.13, 111,993.82 and 45,102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74,747.13, 111,993.82 and 45,102.68 is: 67,577.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74,747.13 : 111,993.82 = 45,102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74,747.13/111,993.82 = 45,102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74,747.13x = 111,993.82 × 45,102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74,747.13x = 5,051,220,752.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,051,220,752.71/74,747.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,577.45

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