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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78,916, 108,907.33 and 45,382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78,916, 108,907.33 and 45,382 is: 62,629.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78,916 : 108,907.33 = 45,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78,916/108,907.33 = 45,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78,916x = 108,907.33 × 45,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78,916x = 4,942,432,450.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,942,432,450.06/78,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,629.03

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