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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,249.66, 90,287.91 and 33,898.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,249.66, 90,287.91 and 33,898.74 is: 50,799.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,249.66 : 90,287.91 = 33,898.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,249.66/90,287.91 = 33,898.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,249.66x = 90,287.91 × 33,898.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,249.66x = 3,060,646,386.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,646,386.23/60,249.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,799.40

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