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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,041.08, 90,061.49 and 56,387.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,041.08, 90,061.49 and 56,387.42 is: 84,581.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,041.08 : 90,061.49 = 56,387.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,041.08/90,061.49 = 56,387.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,041.08x = 90,061.49 × 56,387.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,041.08x = 5,078,334,330.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,078,334,330.21/60,041.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,581.00

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