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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,251.82, 83,147.49 and 36,384.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,251.82, 83,147.49 and 36,384.36 is: 50,210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,251.82 : 83,147.49 = 36,384.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,251.82/83,147.49 = 36,384.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,251.82x = 83,147.49 × 36,384.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,251.82x = 3,025,268,209.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,268,209.26/60,251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,210.40

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