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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,002.60, 90,003.90 and 53,587.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,002.60, 90,003.90 and 53,587.40 is: 80,381.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,002.60 : 90,003.90 = 53,587.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,002.60/90,003.90 = 53,587.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,002.60x = 90,003.90 × 53,587.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,002.60x = 4,823,074,990.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,823,074,990.86/60,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,381.10

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