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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81,351, 112,263.30 and 45,541.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81,351, 112,263.30 and 45,541.02 is: 62,846.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81,351 : 112,263.30 = 45,541.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81,351/112,263.30 = 45,541.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81,351x = 112,263.30 × 45,541.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81,351x = 5,112,585,190.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,112,585,190.57/81,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,846.00

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