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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,118.46, 82,996.56 and 45,005.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,118.46, 82,996.56 and 45,005.66 is: 62,132.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,118.46 : 82,996.56 = 45,005.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,118.46/82,996.56 = 45,005.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,118.46x = 82,996.56 × 45,005.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,118.46x = 3,735,314,960.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,314,960.53/60,118.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,132.58

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