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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,002.60, 90,003.90 and 48,338.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,002.60, 90,003.90 and 48,338.60 is: 72,507.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,002.60 : 90,003.90 = 48,338.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,002.60/90,003.90 = 48,338.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,002.60x = 90,003.90 × 48,338.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,002.60x = 4,350,662,520.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350,662,520.54/60,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,507.90

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