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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,347.08, 81,812.43 and 45,175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,347.08, 81,812.43 and 45,175.32 is: 62,276.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,347.08 : 81,812.43 = 45,175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,347.08/81,812.43 = 45,175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,347.08x = 81,812.43 × 45,175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,347.08x = 3,695,902,705.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,695,902,705.23/59,347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,276.07

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