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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,782.88, 89,253.22 and 45,668.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,782.88, 89,253.22 and 45,668.48 is: 68,181.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,782.88 : 89,253.22 = 45,668.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,782.88/89,253.22 = 45,668.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,782.88x = 89,253.22 × 45,668.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,782.88x = 4,076,058,892.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076,058,892.51/59,782.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,181.04

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