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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78,592.48, 108,445.44 and 45,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78,592.48, 108,445.44 and 45,052 is: 62,164.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78,592.48 : 108,445.44 = 45,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78,592.48/108,445.44 = 45,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78,592.48x = 108,445.44 × 45,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78,592.48x = 4,885,683,962.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,885,683,962.88/78,592.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,164.78

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