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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75,252, 103,863.96 and 45,044.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75,252, 103,863.96 and 45,044.07 is: 62,170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75,252 : 103,863.96 = 45,044.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75,252/103,863.96 = 45,044.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75,252x = 103,863.96 × 45,044.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75,252x = 4,678,455,484.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,678,455,484.72/75,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,170.51

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