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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,140.46, 89,989.70 and 48,258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,140.46, 89,989.70 and 48,258.66 is: 72,210.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,140.46 : 89,989.70 = 48,258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,140.46/89,989.70 = 48,258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,140.46x = 89,989.70 × 48,258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,140.46x = 4,342,782,094.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,342,782,094.51/60,140.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,210.66

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