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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,321.60, 90,525.60 and 33,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,321.60, 90,525.60 and 33,998.40 is: 51,021.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,321.60 : 90,525.60 = 33,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,321.60/90,525.60 = 33,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,321.60x = 90,525.60 × 33,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,321.60x = 3,077,725,559.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,077,725,559.04/60,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,021.95

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