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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,817.60, 89,812.80 and 45,129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,817.60, 89,812.80 and 45,129.60 is: 67,759.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,817.60 : 89,812.80 = 45,129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,817.60/89,812.80 = 45,129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,817.60x = 89,812.80 × 45,129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,817.60x = 4,053,215,738.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,053,215,738.88/59,817.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,759.58

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