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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,211.26, 90,316.89 and 25,131.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,211.26, 90,316.89 and 25,131.78 is: 37,697.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,211.26 : 90,316.89 = 25,131.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,211.26/90,316.89 = 25,131.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,211.26x = 90,316.89 × 25,131.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,211.26x = 2,269,824,209.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,824,209.76/60,211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,697.67

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