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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,171.79, 90,266.06 and 25,103.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,171.79, 90,266.06 and 25,103.38 is: 37,658.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,171.79 : 90,266.06 = 25,103.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,171.79/90,266.06 = 25,103.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,171.79x = 90,266.06 × 25,103.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,171.79x = 2,265,983,205.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,983,205.28/60,171.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,658.56

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