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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,057.56, 90,015.97 and 24,496.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,057.56, 90,015.97 and 24,496.68 is: 36,716.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,057.56 : 90,015.97 = 24,496.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,057.56/90,015.97 = 24,496.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,057.56x = 90,015.97 × 24,496.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,057.56x = 2,205,092,411.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,092,411.98/60,057.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,716.32

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