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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,905.24, 88,275.30 and 45,696.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,905.24, 88,275.30 and 45,696.60 is: 68,480.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,905.24 : 88,275.30 = 45,696.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,905.24/88,275.30 = 45,696.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,905.24x = 88,275.30 × 45,696.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,905.24x = 4,033,881,073.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033,881,073.98/58,905.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,480.85

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