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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,322.62, 90,469.35 and 25,288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,322.62, 90,469.35 and 25,288.50 is: 37,926.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,322.62 : 90,469.35 = 25,288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,322.62/90,469.35 = 25,288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,322.62x = 90,469.35 × 25,288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,322.62x = 2,287,834,157.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,834,157.48/60,322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,926.64

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