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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,086.52, 81,569.49 and 45,627.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,086.52, 81,569.49 and 45,627.56 is: 62,989.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,086.52 : 81,569.49 = 45,627.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,086.52/81,569.49 = 45,627.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,086.52x = 81,569.49 × 45,627.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,086.52x = 3,721,816,799.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721,816,799.14/59,086.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,989.27

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