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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,085.38, 90,164.92 and 30,524.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,085.38, 90,164.92 and 30,524.42 is: 45,805.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,085.38 : 90,164.92 = 30,524.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,085.38/90,164.92 = 30,524.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,085.38x = 90,164.92 × 30,524.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,085.38x = 2,752,231,887.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,231,887.35/60,085.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,805.35

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