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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,214.28, 90,237.24 and 51,283.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,214.28, 90,237.24 and 51,283.16 is: 76,853.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,214.28 : 90,237.24 = 51,283.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,214.28/90,237.24 = 51,283.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,214.28x = 90,237.24 × 51,283.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,214.28x = 4,627,650,816.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,650,816.88/60,214.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,853.05

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