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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,252.78, 83,150.97 and 36,374.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,252.78, 83,150.97 and 36,374.79 is: 50,198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,252.78 : 83,150.97 = 36,374.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,252.78/83,150.97 = 36,374.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,252.78x = 83,150.97 × 36,374.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,252.78x = 3,024,599,072.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,024,599,072.05/60,252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,198.50

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