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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,785.60, 88,067.24 and 45,573.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,785.60, 88,067.24 and 45,573.28 is: 68,273.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,785.60 : 88,067.24 = 45,573.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,785.60/88,067.24 = 45,573.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,785.60x = 88,067.24 × 45,573.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,785.60x = 4,013,512,987.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,512,987.35/58,785.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,273.74

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