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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,241.68, 90,263.96 and 36,477.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,241.68, 90,263.96 and 36,477.22 is: 54,656.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,241.68 : 90,263.96 = 36,477.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,241.68/90,263.96 = 36,477.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,241.68x = 90,263.96 × 36,477.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,241.68x = 3,292,578,326.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,578,326.99/60,241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,656.15

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