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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,117.56, 90,184.54 and 25,049

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,117.56, 90,184.54 and 25,049 is: 37,576.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,117.56 : 90,184.54 = 25,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,117.56/90,184.54 = 25,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,117.56x = 90,184.54 × 25,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,117.56x = 2,259,032,542.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,032,542.46/60,117.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,576.92

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