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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,657.60, 89,409.60 and 45,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,657.60, 89,409.60 and 45,737.60 is: 68,547.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,657.60 : 89,409.60 = 45,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,657.60/89,409.60 = 45,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,657.60x = 89,409.60 × 45,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,657.60x = 4,089,380,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,089,380,520.96/59,657.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,547.52

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