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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,098.60, 88,647.90 and 45,879.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,098.60, 88,647.90 and 45,879.40 is: 68,819.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,098.60 : 88,647.90 = 45,879.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,098.60/88,647.90 = 45,879.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,098.60x = 88,647.90 × 45,879.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,098.60x = 4,067,112,463.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,067,112,463.26/59,098.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,819.10

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