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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,245.46, 83,138.94 and 36,372.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,245.46, 83,138.94 and 36,372.33 is: 50,193.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,245.46 : 83,138.94 = 36,372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,245.46/83,138.94 = 36,372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,245.46x = 83,138.94 × 36,372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,245.46x = 3,023,956,961.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,956,961.53/60,245.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,193.94

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