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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,208.64, 90,181.92 and 36,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,208.64, 90,181.92 and 36,764 is: 55,065.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,208.64 : 90,181.92 = 36,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,208.64/90,181.92 = 36,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,208.64x = 90,181.92 × 36,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,208.64x = 3,315,448,106.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,448,106.88/60,208.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,065.99

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