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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,146.38, 90,148.82 and 24,585.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,146.38, 90,148.82 and 24,585.76 is: 36,849.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,146.38 : 90,148.82 = 24,585.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,146.38/90,148.82 = 24,585.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,146.38x = 90,148.82 × 24,585.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,146.38x = 2,216,377,252.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,377,252.80/60,146.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,849.72

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