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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,235.60, 90,439.80 and 45,547.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,235.60, 90,439.80 and 45,547.60 is: 68,386.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,235.60 : 90,439.80 = 45,547.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,235.60/90,439.80 = 45,547.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,235.60x = 90,439.80 × 45,547.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,235.60x = 4,119,315,834.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,119,315,834.48/60,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,386.73

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