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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,227.55, 90,254.76 and 33,876.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,227.55, 90,254.76 and 33,876.63 is: 50,766.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,227.55 : 90,254.76 = 33,876.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,227.55/90,254.76 = 33,876.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,227.55x = 90,254.76 × 33,876.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,227.55x = 3,057,526,983.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,526,983.22/60,227.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,766.25

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