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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,537.96, 90,739.68 and 45,698.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,537.96, 90,739.68 and 45,698.76 is: 68,497.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,537.96 : 90,739.68 = 45,698.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,537.96/90,739.68 = 45,698.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,537.96x = 90,739.68 × 45,698.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,537.96x = 4,146,690,858.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,690,858.80/60,537.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,497.37

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