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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,273.70, 90,421.89 and 24,252.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,273.70, 90,421.89 and 24,252.87 is: 36,383.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,273.70 : 90,421.89 = 24,252.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,273.70/90,421.89 = 24,252.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,273.70x = 90,421.89 × 24,252.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,273.70x = 2,192,990,343.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192,990,343.32/60,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,383.87

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