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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,252.84, 83,102.04 and 36,354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,252.84, 83,102.04 and 36,354.60 is: 50,141.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,252.84 : 83,102.04 = 36,354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,252.84/83,102.04 = 36,354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,252.84x = 83,102.04 × 36,354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,252.84x = 3,021,141,423.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,141,423.38/60,252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,141.06

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