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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,046.27, 90,038.83 and 20,050.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,046.27, 90,038.83 and 20,050.87 is: 30,066.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,046.27 : 90,038.83 = 20,050.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,046.27/90,038.83 = 20,050.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,046.27x = 90,038.83 × 20,050.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,046.27x = 1,805,356,825.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,356,825.15/60,046.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,066.10

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