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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,257.20, 88,756.20 and 46,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,257.20, 88,756.20 and 46,005.60 is: 68,907.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,257.20 : 88,756.20 = 46,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,257.20/88,756.20 = 46,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,257.20x = 88,756.20 × 46,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,257.20x = 4,083,282,234.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,282,234.72/59,257.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,907.78

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