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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,117.59, 82,963.82 and 36,245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,117.59, 82,963.82 and 36,245.80 is: 50,020.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,117.59 : 82,963.82 = 36,245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,117.59/82,963.82 = 36,245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,117.59x = 82,963.82 × 36,245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,117.59x = 3,007,089,430.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,089,430.91/60,117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,020.13

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