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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82,806, 114,272.55 and 45,080.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82,806, 114,272.55 and 45,080.52 is: 62,211.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82,806 : 114,272.55 = 45,080.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82,806/114,272.55 = 45,080.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82,806x = 114,272.55 × 45,080.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82,806x = 5,151,465,975.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,151,465,975.73/82,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,211.26

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