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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,974.30, 88,461.45 and 45,836.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,974.30, 88,461.45 and 45,836.10 is: 68,754.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,974.30 : 88,461.45 = 45,836.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,974.30/88,461.45 = 45,836.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,974.30x = 88,461.45 × 45,836.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,974.30x = 4,054,727,868.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,054,727,868.35/58,974.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,754.15

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