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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,238.68, 90,259.46 and 36,474.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,238.68, 90,259.46 and 36,474.22 is: 54,651.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,238.68 : 90,259.46 = 36,474.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,238.68/90,259.46 = 36,474.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,238.68x = 90,259.46 × 36,474.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,238.68x = 3,292,143,401.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,143,401.12/60,238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,651.65

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