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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,327.68, 83,248.44 and 36,440.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,327.68, 83,248.44 and 36,440.24 is: 50,285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,327.68 : 83,248.44 = 36,440.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,327.68/83,248.44 = 36,440.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,327.68x = 83,248.44 × 36,440.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,327.68x = 3,033,593,133.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,593,133.23/60,327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,285.26

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