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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,001.70, 90,002.55 and 50,160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,001.70, 90,002.55 and 50,160.20 is: 75,240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,001.70 : 90,002.55 = 50,160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,001.70/90,002.55 = 50,160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,001.70x = 90,002.55 × 50,160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,001.70x = 4,514,545,908.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514,545,908.51/60,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,240.30

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