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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,179.52, 90,210.36 and 25,129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,179.52, 90,210.36 and 25,129.20 is: 37,669.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,179.52 : 90,210.36 = 25,129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,179.52/90,210.36 = 25,129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,179.52x = 90,210.36 × 25,129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,179.52x = 2,266,914,178.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,914,178.51/60,179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,669.20

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