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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,406.64, 87,587.52 and 45,951.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,406.64, 87,587.52 and 45,951.12 is: 68,909.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,406.64 : 87,587.52 = 45,951.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,406.64/87,587.52 = 45,951.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,406.64x = 87,587.52 × 45,951.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,406.64x = 4,024,744,642.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,744,642.02/58,406.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,909.03

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