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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,163.28, 82,974.96 and 45,091.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,163.28, 82,974.96 and 45,091.32 is: 62,188.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,163.28 : 82,974.96 = 45,091.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,163.28/82,974.96 = 45,091.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,163.28x = 82,974.96 × 45,091.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,163.28x = 3,741,450,473.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,450,473.35/60,163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,188.27

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