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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82,761, 114,210.18 and 45,035.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82,761, 114,210.18 and 45,035.52 is: 62,149.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82,761 : 114,210.18 = 45,035.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82,761/114,210.18 = 45,035.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82,761x = 114,210.18 × 45,035.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82,761x = 5,143,514,845.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,143,514,845.59/82,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,149.02

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