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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,310.68, 90,466.25 and 25,225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,310.68, 90,466.25 and 25,225.72 is: 37,838.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,310.68 : 90,466.25 = 25,225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,310.68/90,466.25 = 25,225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,310.68x = 90,466.25 × 25,225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,310.68x = 2,282,076,165.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,076,165.82/60,310.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,838.68

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