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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,445.82, 80,560.44 and 45,676.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,445.82, 80,560.44 and 45,676.44 is: 62,959.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,445.82 : 80,560.44 = 45,676.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,445.82/80,560.44 = 45,676.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,445.82x = 80,560.44 × 45,676.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,445.82x = 3,679,714,104.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,679,714,104.03/58,445.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,959.41

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