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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,214.74, 83,099.25 and 36,340.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,214.74, 83,099.25 and 36,340.98 is: 50,152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,214.74 : 83,099.25 = 36,340.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,214.74/83,099.25 = 36,340.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,214.74x = 83,099.25 × 36,340.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,214.74x = 3,019,908,182.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,908,182.27/60,214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,152.31

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