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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,235.31, 90,292.81 and 40,261.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,235.31, 90,292.81 and 40,261.62 is: 60,352.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,235.31 : 90,292.81 = 40,261.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,235.31/90,292.81 = 40,261.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,235.31x = 90,292.81 × 40,261.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,235.31x = 3,635,334,804.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635,334,804.95/60,235.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,352.22

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