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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,457.72, 89,115.50 and 45,307.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,457.72, 89,115.50 and 45,307.83 is: 67,907.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,457.72 : 89,115.50 = 45,307.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,457.72/89,115.50 = 45,307.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,457.72x = 89,115.50 × 45,307.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,457.72x = 4,037,629,924.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,037,629,924.37/59,457.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,907.58

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