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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,268.58, 90,381.89 and 24,719.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,268.58, 90,381.89 and 24,719.80 is: 37,071.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,268.58 : 90,381.89 = 24,719.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,268.58/90,381.89 = 24,719.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,268.58x = 90,381.89 × 24,719.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,268.58x = 2,234,222,244.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,222,244.42/60,268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,071.09

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