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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,093.60, 88,640.40 and 45,730.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,093.60, 88,640.40 and 45,730.40 is: 68,595.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,093.60 : 88,640.40 = 45,730.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,093.60/88,640.40 = 45,730.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,093.60x = 88,640.40 × 45,730.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,093.60x = 4,053,560,948.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,053,560,948.16/59,093.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,595.60

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