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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75,478.63, 104,133.95 and 45,273.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75,478.63, 104,133.95 and 45,273.73 is: 62,461.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75,478.63 : 104,133.95 = 45,273.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75,478.63/104,133.95 = 45,273.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75,478.63x = 104,133.95 × 45,273.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75,478.63x = 4,714,532,336.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,714,532,336.13/75,478.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,461.82

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