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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,033.30, 89,877.15 and 36,705.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,033.30, 89,877.15 and 36,705.30 is: 54,952.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,033.30 : 89,877.15 = 36,705.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,033.30/89,877.15 = 36,705.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,033.30x = 89,877.15 × 36,705.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,033.30x = 3,298,967,753.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,967,753.90/60,033.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,952.30

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