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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,251.06, 90,355.79 and 24,702.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,251.06, 90,355.79 and 24,702.29 is: 37,044.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,251.06 : 90,355.79 = 24,702.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,251.06/90,355.79 = 24,702.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,251.06x = 90,355.79 × 24,702.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,251.06x = 2,231,994,804.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,994,804.25/60,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,044.91

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