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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,005.40, 89,964.90 and 33,718.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,005.40, 89,964.90 and 33,718.20 is: 50,553.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,005.40 : 89,964.90 = 33,718.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,005.40/89,964.90 = 33,718.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,005.40x = 89,964.90 × 33,718.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,005.40x = 3,033,454,491.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,454,491.18/60,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,553.03

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