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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,167.76, 90,247.80 and 20,725.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,167.76, 90,247.80 and 20,725.68 is: 31,087.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,167.76 : 90,247.80 = 20,725.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,167.76/90,247.80 = 20,725.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,167.76x = 90,247.80 × 20,725.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,167.76x = 1,870,447,023.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870,447,023.50/60,167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,087.20

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