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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,707.59, 87,950.66 and 45,495.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,707.59, 87,950.66 and 45,495.37 is: 68,157.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,707.59 : 87,950.66 = 45,495.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,707.59/87,950.66 = 45,495.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,707.59x = 87,950.66 × 45,495.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,707.59x = 4,001,347,956.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,001,347,956.82/58,707.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,157.26

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