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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,126.28, 83,007.66 and 36,259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,126.28, 83,007.66 and 36,259 is: 50,057.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,126.28 : 83,007.66 = 36,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,126.28/83,007.66 = 36,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,126.28x = 83,007.66 × 36,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,126.28x = 3,009,774,743.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,774,743.94/60,126.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,057.56

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