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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83,899.93, 115,784.23 and 45,659.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83,899.93, 115,784.23 and 45,659.83 is: 63,011.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,899.93 : 115,784.23 = 45,659.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,899.93/115,784.23 = 45,659.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,899.93x = 115,784.23 × 45,659.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,899.93x = 5,286,688,258.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,286,688,258.48/83,899.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,011.83

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