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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,228.55, 90,256.25 and 33,877.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,228.55, 90,256.25 and 33,877.63 is: 50,767.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,228.55 : 90,256.25 = 33,877.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,228.55/90,256.25 = 33,877.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,228.55x = 90,256.25 × 33,877.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,228.55x = 3,057,667,842.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,667,842.69/60,228.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,767.75

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