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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,147.96, 90,042.18 and 36,383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,147.96, 90,042.18 and 36,383.60 is: 54,466.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,147.96 : 90,042.18 = 36,383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,147.96/90,042.18 = 36,383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,147.96x = 90,042.18 × 36,383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,147.96x = 3,276,058,210.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276,058,210.04/60,147.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,466.66

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