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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,154.08, 90,230.71 and 47,017.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,154.08, 90,230.71 and 47,017.50 is: 70,525.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,154.08 : 90,230.71 = 47,017.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,154.08/90,230.71 = 47,017.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,154.08x = 90,230.71 × 47,017.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,154.08x = 4,242,422,407.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,242,422,407.43/60,154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,525.93

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