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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,368.40, 90,552.60 and 45,496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,368.40, 90,552.60 and 45,496.80 is: 68,245.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,368.40 : 90,552.60 = 45,496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,368.40/90,552.60 = 45,496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,368.40x = 90,552.60 × 45,496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,368.40x = 4,119,853,531.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,119,853,531.68/60,368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,245.20

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