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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83,259, 114,895.08 and 45,532.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83,259, 114,895.08 and 45,532.44 is: 62,833.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,259 : 114,895.08 = 45,532.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,259/114,895.08 = 45,532.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,259x = 114,895.08 × 45,532.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,259x = 5,231,453,336.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,231,453,336.40/83,259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,833.49

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