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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,250.32, 83,145.43 and 36,382.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,250.32, 83,145.43 and 36,382.86 is: 50,208.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,250.32 : 83,145.43 = 36,382.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,250.32/83,145.43 = 36,382.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,250.32x = 83,145.43 × 36,382.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,250.32x = 3,025,068,123.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,068,123.60/60,250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,208.34

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