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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,452, 88,913.52 and 45,599.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,452, 88,913.52 and 45,599.52 is: 62,905.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,452 : 88,913.52 = 45,599.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,452/88,913.52 = 45,599.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,452x = 88,913.52 × 45,599.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,452x = 4,054,413,833.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,054,413,833.51/64,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,905.94

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