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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,412, 88,858.32 and 45,559.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,412, 88,858.32 and 45,559.52 is: 62,850.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,412 : 88,858.32 = 45,559.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,412/88,858.32 = 45,559.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,412x = 88,858.32 × 45,559.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,412x = 4,048,342,407.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,048,342,407.21/64,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,850.75

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