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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83,295, 114,947.13 and 45,570.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83,295, 114,947.13 and 45,570.06 is: 62,886.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,295 : 114,947.13 = 45,570.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,295/114,947.13 = 45,570.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,295x = 114,947.13 × 45,570.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,295x = 5,238,147,610.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,238,147,610.93/83,295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,886.70

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