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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,311.70, 90,467.55 and 36,983.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,311.70, 90,467.55 and 36,983.70 is: 55,475.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,311.70 : 90,467.55 = 36,983.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,311.70/90,467.55 = 36,983.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,311.70x = 90,467.55 × 36,983.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,311.70x = 3,345,824,728.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345,824,728.94/60,311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,475.55

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