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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,140.96, 90,281.26 and 35,198.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,140.96, 90,281.26 and 35,198.92 is: 52,839.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,140.96 : 90,281.26 = 35,198.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,140.96/90,281.26 = 35,198.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,140.96x = 90,281.26 × 35,198.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,140.96x = 3,177,802,848.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177,802,848.24/60,140.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,839.24

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