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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,819.60, 88,229.40 and 45,712.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,819.60, 88,229.40 and 45,712.40 is: 68,568.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,819.60 : 88,229.40 = 45,712.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,819.60/88,229.40 = 45,712.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,819.60x = 88,229.40 × 45,712.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,819.60x = 4,033,177,624.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033,177,624.56/58,819.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,568.60

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