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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,010.40, 90,015.60 and 48,346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,010.40, 90,015.60 and 48,346.40 is: 72,519.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,010.40 : 90,015.60 = 48,346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,010.40/90,015.60 = 48,346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,010.40x = 90,015.60 × 48,346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,010.40x = 4,351,930,203.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,930,203.84/60,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,519.60

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