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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,822.10, 88,233.15 and 45,714.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,822.10, 88,233.15 and 45,714.90 is: 68,572.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,822.10 : 88,233.15 = 45,714.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,822.10/88,233.15 = 45,714.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,822.10x = 88,233.15 × 45,714.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,822.10x = 4,033,569,628.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033,569,628.94/58,822.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,572.35

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