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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,009.65, 90,045.90 and 38,944.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,009.65, 90,045.90 and 38,944.73 is: 58,437.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,009.65 : 90,045.90 = 38,944.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,009.65/90,045.90 = 38,944.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,009.65x = 90,045.90 × 38,944.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,009.65x = 3,506,812,812.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,506,812,812.88/60,009.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,437.49

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