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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,349.77, 83,270.55 and 36,477.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,349.77, 83,270.55 and 36,477.79 is: 50,332.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,349.77 : 83,270.55 = 36,477.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,349.77/83,270.55 = 36,477.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,349.77x = 83,270.55 × 36,477.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,349.77x = 3,037,525,636.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,525,636.08/60,349.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,332.02

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