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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,254.82, 83,151.62 and 36,387.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,254.82, 83,151.62 and 36,387.36 is: 50,214.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,254.82 : 83,151.62 = 36,387.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,254.82/83,151.62 = 36,387.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,254.82x = 83,151.62 × 36,387.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,254.82x = 3,025,667,931.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,667,931.52/60,254.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,214.54

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