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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,297.26, 90,006.72 and 55,850.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,297.26, 90,006.72 and 55,850.36 is: 83,368.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,297.26 : 90,006.72 = 55,850.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,297.26/90,006.72 = 55,850.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,297.26x = 90,006.72 × 55,850.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,297.26x = 5,026,907,264.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,026,907,264.39/60,297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,368.76

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