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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,080, 90,059.52 and 25,039.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,080, 90,059.52 and 25,039.04 is: 37,533.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,080 : 90,059.52 = 25,039.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,080/90,059.52 = 25,039.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,080x = 90,059.52 × 25,039.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,080x = 2,255,003,923.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,003,923.66/60,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,533.35

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