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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,168.75, 83,006.78 and 36,282.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,168.75, 83,006.78 and 36,282.14 is: 50,053.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,168.75 : 83,006.78 = 36,282.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,168.75/83,006.78 = 36,282.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,168.75x = 83,006.78 × 36,282.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,168.75x = 3,011,663,612.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,663,612.91/60,168.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,053.62

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