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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,975.80, 88,463.70 and 45,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,975.80, 88,463.70 and 45,837.60 is: 68,756.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,975.80 : 88,463.70 = 45,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,975.80/88,463.70 = 45,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,975.80x = 88,463.70 × 45,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,975.80x = 4,054,963,695.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,054,963,695.12/58,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,756.40

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