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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,055.69, 90,013.16 and 24,494.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,055.69, 90,013.16 and 24,494.81 is: 36,713.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,055.69 : 90,013.16 = 24,494.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,055.69/90,013.16 = 24,494.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,055.69x = 90,013.16 × 24,494.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,055.69x = 2,204,854,904.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,854,904.19/60,055.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,713.51

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