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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,248.16, 90,285.66 and 33,897.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,248.16, 90,285.66 and 33,897.24 is: 50,797.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,248.16 : 90,285.66 = 33,897.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,248.16/90,285.66 = 33,897.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,248.16x = 90,285.66 × 33,897.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,248.16x = 3,060,434,685.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,434,685.58/60,248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,797.15

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