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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,286.69, 81,845.51 and 45,827.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,286.69, 81,845.51 and 45,827.55 is: 63,265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,286.69 : 81,845.51 = 45,827.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,286.69/81,845.51 = 45,827.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,286.69x = 81,845.51 × 45,827.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,286.69x = 3,750,778,972.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,778,972.66/59,286.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,265.11

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