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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,808.93, 88,144.27 and 45,537.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,808.93, 88,144.27 and 45,537.89 is: 68,253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,808.93 : 88,144.27 = 45,537.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,808.93/88,144.27 = 45,537.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,808.93x = 88,144.27 × 45,537.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,808.93x = 4,013,904,071.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,904,071.39/58,808.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,253.31

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