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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79,220, 109,323.60 and 45,686

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79,220, 109,323.60 and 45,686 is: 63,046.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79,220 : 109,323.60 = 45,686 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79,220/109,323.60 = 45,686/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79,220x = 109,323.60 × 45,686
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79,220x = 4,994,557,989.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,994,557,989.60/79,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,046.68

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