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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,126.12, 90,189.10 and 24,118.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,126.12, 90,189.10 and 24,118.84 is: 36,178.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,126.12 : 90,189.10 = 24,118.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,126.12/90,189.10 = 24,118.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,126.12x = 90,189.10 × 24,118.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,126.12x = 2,175,256,472.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,256,472.64/60,126.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,178.23

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