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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,137.07, 82,989.39 and 36,264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,137.07, 82,989.39 and 36,264.75 is: 50,045.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,137.07 : 82,989.39 = 36,264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,137.07/82,989.39 = 36,264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,137.07x = 82,989.39 × 36,264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,137.07x = 3,009,589,481.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,589,481.00/60,137.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,045.50

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