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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,131.38, 90,182.50 and 25,051.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,131.38, 90,182.50 and 25,051.90 is: 37,571.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,131.38 : 90,182.50 = 25,051.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,131.38/90,182.50 = 25,051.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,131.38x = 90,182.50 × 25,051.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,131.38x = 2,259,242,971.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,242,971.75/60,131.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,571.78

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