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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,216.80, 90,238.80 and 44,297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,216.80, 90,238.80 and 44,297.60 is: 66,382.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,216.80 : 90,238.80 = 44,297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,216.80/90,238.80 = 44,297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,216.80x = 90,238.80 × 44,297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,216.80x = 3,997,362,266.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,362,266.88/60,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,382.84

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