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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,725.60, 89,511.60 and 45,805.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,725.60, 89,511.60 and 45,805.60 is: 68,649.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,725.60 : 89,511.60 = 45,805.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,725.60/89,511.60 = 45,805.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,725.60x = 89,511.60 × 45,805.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,725.60x = 4,100,132,544.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,100,132,544.96/59,725.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,649.50

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