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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,167.75, 83,005.40 and 36,281.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,167.75, 83,005.40 and 36,281.14 is: 50,052.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,167.75 : 83,005.40 = 36,281.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,167.75/83,005.40 = 36,281.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,167.75x = 83,005.40 × 36,281.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,167.75x = 3,011,530,421.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,530,421.35/60,167.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,052.24

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