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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,266.89, 90,298.27 and 36,502.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,266.89, 90,298.27 and 36,502.62 is: 54,692.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,266.89 : 90,298.27 = 36,502.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,266.89/90,298.27 = 36,502.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,266.89x = 90,298.27 × 36,502.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,266.89x = 3,296,123,802.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,296,123,802.71/60,266.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,692.12

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