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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,237.68, 90,257.96 and 36,473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,237.68, 90,257.96 and 36,473.22 is: 54,650.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,237.68 : 90,257.96 = 36,473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,237.68/90,257.96 = 36,473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,237.68x = 90,257.96 × 36,473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,237.68x = 3,291,998,523.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,291,998,523.01/60,237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,650.16

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