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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,853.60, 89,780.40 and 45,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,853.60, 89,780.40 and 45,856.80 is: 68,785.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,853.60 : 89,780.40 = 45,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,853.60/89,780.40 = 45,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,853.60x = 89,780.40 × 45,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,853.60x = 4,117,041,846.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117,041,846.72/59,853.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,785.20

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