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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,321.12, 90,467.10 and 25,287

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,321.12, 90,467.10 and 25,287 is: 37,924.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,321.12 : 90,467.10 = 25,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,321.12/90,467.10 = 25,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,321.12x = 90,467.10 × 25,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,321.12x = 2,287,641,557.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,641,557.70/60,321.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,924.39

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