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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82,847.81, 114,329.98 and 45,122.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82,847.81, 114,329.98 and 45,122.06 is: 62,268.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82,847.81 : 114,329.98 = 45,122.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82,847.81/114,329.98 = 45,122.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82,847.81x = 114,329.98 × 45,122.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82,847.81x = 5,158,804,559.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,158,804,559.59/82,847.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,268.45

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