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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,513.36, 89,236.21 and 45,999.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,513.36, 89,236.21 and 45,999.75 is: 68,973.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,513.36 : 89,236.21 = 45,999.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,513.36/89,236.21 = 45,999.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,513.36x = 89,236.21 × 45,999.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,513.36x = 4,104,843,025.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,104,843,025.51/59,513.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,973.47

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