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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,372.77, 90,524.03 and 40,405.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,372.77, 90,524.03 and 40,405.05 is: 60,584.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,372.77 : 90,524.03 = 40,405.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,372.77/90,524.03 = 40,405.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,372.77x = 90,524.03 × 40,405.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,372.77x = 3,657,627,756.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,627,756.33/60,372.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,584.07

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