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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81,067, 111,870.28 and 45,256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81,067, 111,870.28 and 45,256 is: 62,452.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81,067 : 111,870.28 = 45,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81,067/111,870.28 = 45,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81,067x = 111,870.28 × 45,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81,067x = 5,062,801,391.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,062,801,391.68/81,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,452.06

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