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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,264.91, 83,169.08 and 36,395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,264.91, 83,169.08 and 36,395.12 is: 50,227.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,264.91 : 83,169.08 = 36,395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,264.91/83,169.08 = 36,395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,264.91x = 83,169.08 × 36,395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,264.91x = 3,026,948,809.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,948,809.32/60,264.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,227.38

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