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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,361.06, 89,041.40 and 45,871.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,361.06, 89,041.40 and 45,871.86 is: 68,807.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,361.06 : 89,041.40 = 45,871.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,361.06/89,041.40 = 45,871.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,361.06x = 89,041.40 × 45,871.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,361.06x = 4,084,494,304.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084,494,304.48/59,361.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,807.64

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