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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,256.32, 83,161.36 and 43,015.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,256.32, 83,161.36 and 43,015.44 is: 59,366.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,256.32 : 83,161.36 = 43,015.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,256.32/83,161.36 = 43,015.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,256.32x = 83,161.36 × 43,015.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,256.32x = 3,577,222,491.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577,222,491.40/60,256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,366.76

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