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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83,752, 115,577.82 and 46,026.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83,752, 115,577.82 and 46,026.52 is: 63,516.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,752 : 115,577.82 = 46,026.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,752/115,577.82 = 46,026.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,752x = 115,577.82 × 46,026.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,752x = 5,319,644,843.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,319,644,843.79/83,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,516.63

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