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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,363, 90,604.10 and 45,317.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,363, 90,604.10 and 45,317.81 is: 68,021.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,363 : 90,604.10 = 45,317.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,363/90,604.10 = 45,317.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,363x = 90,604.10 × 45,317.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,363x = 4,105,979,728.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,105,979,728.83/60,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,021.47

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