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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,015.60, 90,001.80 and 30,423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,015.60, 90,001.80 and 30,423.60 is: 45,624.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,015.60 : 90,001.80 = 30,423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,015.60/90,001.80 = 30,423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,015.60x = 90,001.80 × 30,423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,015.60x = 2,738,178,762.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,178,762.48/60,015.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,624.45

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