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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,658.60, 89,411.10 and 45,738.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,658.60, 89,411.10 and 45,738.60 is: 68,549.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,658.60 : 89,411.10 = 45,738.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,658.60/89,411.10 = 45,738.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,658.60x = 89,411.10 × 45,738.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,658.60x = 4,089,538,538.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,089,538,538.46/59,658.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,549.02

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