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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,295.08, 83,209.68 and 36,417.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,295.08, 83,209.68 and 36,417.09 is: 50,257.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,295.08 : 83,209.68 = 36,417.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,295.08/83,209.68 = 36,417.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,295.08x = 83,209.68 × 36,417.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,295.08x = 3,030,254,405.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,254,405.43/60,295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,257.08

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