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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83,346.20, 115,016.82 and 45,620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83,346.20, 115,016.82 and 45,620 is: 62,955.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,346.20 : 115,016.82 = 45,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,346.20/115,016.82 = 45,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,346.20x = 115,016.82 × 45,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,346.20x = 5,247,067,328.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,247,067,328.40/83,346.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,955.09

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