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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83,266.24, 114,909.84 and 45,543.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83,266.24, 114,909.84 and 45,543.04 is: 62,850.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,266.24 : 114,909.84 = 45,543.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,266.24/114,909.84 = 45,543.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,266.24x = 114,909.84 × 45,543.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,266.24x = 5,233,343,439.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,233,343,439.51/83,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,850.72

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