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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83,266.88, 114,908.30 and 45,541.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83,266.88, 114,908.30 and 45,541.13 is: 62,846.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,266.88 : 114,908.30 = 45,541.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,266.88/114,908.30 = 45,541.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,266.88x = 114,908.30 × 45,541.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,266.88x = 5,233,053,026.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,233,053,026.13/83,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,846.76

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