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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,711.61, 82,306.40 and 45,324.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,711.61, 82,306.40 and 45,324.57 is: 62,475.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,711.61 : 82,306.40 = 45,324.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,711.61/82,306.40 = 45,324.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,711.61x = 82,306.40 × 45,324.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,711.61x = 3,730,501,961.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730,501,961.63/59,711.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,475.32

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