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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,413, 88,859.70 and 45,560.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,413, 88,859.70 and 45,560.52 is: 62,852.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,413 : 88,859.70 = 45,560.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,413/88,859.70 = 45,560.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,413x = 88,859.70 × 45,560.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,413x = 4,048,494,139.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,048,494,139.04/64,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,852.13

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