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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,745.60, 89,618.40 and 45,748.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,745.60, 89,618.40 and 45,748.80 is: 68,623.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,745.60 : 89,618.40 = 45,748.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,745.60/89,618.40 = 45,748.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,745.60x = 89,618.40 × 45,748.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,745.60x = 4,099,934,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,099,934,257.92/59,745.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,623.20

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