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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,177.67, 83,048.04 and 36,303.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,177.67, 83,048.04 and 36,303.83 is: 50,101.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,177.67 : 83,048.04 = 36,303.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,177.67/83,048.04 = 36,303.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,177.67x = 83,048.04 × 36,303.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,177.67x = 3,014,961,744.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,961,744.47/60,177.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,101.01

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