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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79,302, 109,446.48 and 45,768

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79,302, 109,446.48 and 45,768 is: 63,165.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79,302 : 109,446.48 = 45,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79,302/109,446.48 = 45,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79,302x = 109,446.48 × 45,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79,302x = 5,009,146,496.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,009,146,496.64/79,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,165.45

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