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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82,729.62, 114,163.83 and 45,003.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82,729.62, 114,163.83 and 45,003.06 is: 62,102.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82,729.62 : 114,163.83 = 45,003.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82,729.62/114,163.83 = 45,003.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82,729.62x = 114,163.83 × 45,003.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82,729.62x = 5,137,721,691.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,137,721,691.32/82,729.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,102.57

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