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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,560.44, 87,748.68 and 45,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,560.44, 87,748.68 and 45,266 is: 67,827.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,560.44 : 87,748.68 = 45,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,560.44/87,748.68 = 45,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,560.44x = 87,748.68 × 45,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,560.44x = 3,972,031,748.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,972,031,748.88/58,560.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,827.90

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