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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,225.91, 90,252.28 and 33,874.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,225.91, 90,252.28 and 33,874.99 is: 50,763.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,225.91 : 90,252.28 = 33,874.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,225.91/90,252.28 = 33,874.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,225.91x = 90,252.28 × 33,874.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,225.91x = 3,057,295,082.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,295,082.48/60,225.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,763.78

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