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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,008.40, 90,012.60 and 48,344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,008.40, 90,012.60 and 48,344.40 is: 72,516.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,008.40 : 90,012.60 = 48,344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,008.40/90,012.60 = 48,344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,008.40x = 90,012.60 × 48,344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,008.40x = 4,351,605,139.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,605,139.44/60,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,516.60

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