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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,265.91, 83,170.46 and 36,396.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,265.91, 83,170.46 and 36,396.12 is: 50,228.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,265.91 : 83,170.46 = 36,396.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,265.91/83,170.46 = 36,396.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,265.91x = 83,170.46 × 36,396.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,265.91x = 3,027,082,042.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,082,042.62/60,265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,228.76

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