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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,680.52, 81,016.40 and 45,226.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,680.52, 81,016.40 and 45,226.82 is: 62,441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,680.52 : 81,016.40 = 45,226.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,680.52/81,016.40 = 45,226.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,680.52x = 81,016.40 × 45,226.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,680.52x = 3,664,114,455.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,664,114,455.46/58,680.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,441.75

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