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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,834.08, 81,257.12 and 45,565.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,834.08, 81,257.12 and 45,565.82 is: 62,932.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,834.08 : 81,257.12 = 45,565.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,834.08/81,257.12 = 45,565.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,834.08x = 81,257.12 × 45,565.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,834.08x = 3,702,547,303.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,547,303.64/58,834.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,932.02

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