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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,756.34, 88,023.51 and 45,544.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,756.34, 88,023.51 and 45,544.03 is: 68,230.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,756.34 : 88,023.51 = 45,544.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,756.34/88,023.51 = 45,544.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,756.34x = 88,023.51 × 45,544.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,756.34x = 4,008,945,160.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,008,945,160.09/58,756.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,230.00

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