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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,038.50, 90,029.46 and 35,085.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,038.50, 90,029.46 and 35,085.73 is: 52,612.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,038.50 : 90,029.46 = 35,085.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,038.50/90,029.46 = 35,085.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,038.50x = 90,029.46 × 35,085.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,038.50x = 3,158,749,325.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,158,749,325.61/60,038.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,612.06

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