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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,041.55, 90,064.16 and 20,598.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,041.55, 90,064.16 and 20,598.11 is: 30,897.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,041.55 : 90,064.16 = 20,598.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,041.55/90,064.16 = 20,598.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,041.55x = 90,064.16 × 20,598.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,041.55x = 1,855,150,921.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,150,921.43/60,041.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,897.79

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