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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,482.80, 89,282.52 and 45,311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,482.80, 89,282.52 and 45,311.04 is: 68,010.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,482.80 : 89,282.52 = 45,311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,482.80/89,282.52 = 45,311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,482.80x = 89,282.52 × 45,311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,482.80x = 4,045,483,835.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,483,835.02/59,482.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,010.99

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