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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82,829.08, 114,305.46 and 45,103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82,829.08, 114,305.46 and 45,103.32 is: 62,243.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82,829.08 : 114,305.46 = 45,103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82,829.08/114,305.46 = 45,103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82,829.08x = 114,305.46 × 45,103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82,829.08x = 5,155,555,740.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,155,555,740.13/82,829.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,243.31

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