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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,268.74, 81,820.60 and 45,809.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,268.74, 81,820.60 and 45,809.57 is: 63,240.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,268.74 : 81,820.60 = 45,809.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,268.74/81,820.60 = 45,809.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,268.74x = 81,820.60 × 45,809.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,268.74x = 3,748,166,593.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,166,593.17/59,268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,240.20

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