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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83,558.16, 115,309.26 and 45,832.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83,558.16, 115,309.26 and 45,832.32 is: 63,248.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,558.16 : 115,309.26 = 45,832.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,558.16/115,309.26 = 45,832.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,558.16x = 115,309.26 × 45,832.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,558.16x = 5,284,890,903.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,284,890,903.28/83,558.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,248.05

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