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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82,828.58, 114,304.77 and 45,102.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82,828.58, 114,304.77 and 45,102.82 is: 62,242.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82,828.58 : 114,304.77 = 45,102.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82,828.58/114,304.77 = 45,102.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82,828.58x = 114,304.77 × 45,102.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82,828.58x = 5,155,467,466.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,155,467,466.45/82,828.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,242.62

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