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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,299.76, 90,010.44 and 55,852.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,299.76, 90,010.44 and 55,852.84 is: 83,372.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,299.76 : 90,010.44 = 55,852.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,299.76/90,010.44 = 55,852.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,299.76x = 90,010.44 × 55,852.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,299.76x = 5,027,338,703.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,027,338,703.65/60,299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,372.45

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