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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,845.60, 88,268.40 and 54,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,845.60, 88,268.40 and 54,007.20 is: 81,010.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,845.60 : 88,268.40 = 54,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,845.60/88,268.40 = 54,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,845.60x = 88,268.40 × 54,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,845.60x = 4,767,129,132.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,767,129,132.48/58,845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,010.80

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