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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,249.84, 83,144.98 and 36,376.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,249.84, 83,144.98 and 36,376.71 is: 50,199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,249.84 : 83,144.98 = 36,376.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,249.84/83,144.98 = 36,376.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,249.84x = 83,144.98 × 36,376.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,249.84x = 3,024,540,825.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,024,540,825.42/60,249.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,199.98

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