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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,168.18, 90,235.64 and 33,481.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,168.18, 90,235.64 and 33,481.38 is: 50,212.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,168.18 : 90,235.64 = 33,481.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,168.18/90,235.64 = 33,481.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,168.18x = 90,235.64 × 33,481.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,168.18x = 3,021,213,752.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,213,752.38/60,168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,212.82

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