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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,321.62, 90,467.85 and 25,287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,321.62, 90,467.85 and 25,287.50 is: 37,925.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,321.62 : 90,467.85 = 25,287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,321.62/90,467.85 = 25,287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,321.62x = 90,467.85 × 25,287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,321.62x = 2,287,705,756.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,705,756.88/60,321.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,925.14

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