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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75,249, 103,859.82 and 45,041.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75,249, 103,859.82 and 45,041.06 is: 62,166.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75,249 : 103,859.82 = 45,041.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75,249/103,859.82 = 45,041.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75,249x = 103,859.82 × 45,041.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75,249x = 4,677,956,643.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,677,956,643.86/75,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,166.36

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