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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,859.80, 64,072.50 and 45,859.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,859.80, 64,072.50 and 45,859.80 is: 64,072.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,859.80 : 64,072.50 = 45,859.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,859.80/64,072.50 = 45,859.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,859.80x = 64,072.50 × 45,859.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,859.80x = 2,938,352,035.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,352,035.50/45,859.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,072.50

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