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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,969.62, 88,252.74 and 45,881.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,969.62, 88,252.74 and 45,881.64 is: 68,665.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,969.62 : 88,252.74 = 45,881.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,969.62/88,252.74 = 45,881.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,969.62x = 88,252.74 × 45,881.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,969.62x = 4,049,180,445.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049,180,445.69/58,969.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,665.53

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