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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,836.48, 88,170.48 and 45,627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,836.48, 88,170.48 and 45,627 is: 68,375.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,836.48 : 88,170.48 = 45,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,836.48/88,170.48 = 45,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,836.48x = 88,170.48 × 45,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,836.48x = 4,022,954,490.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,954,490.96/58,836.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,375.17

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