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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,377.13, 90,353.81 and 48,501.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,377.13, 90,353.81 and 48,501.72 is: 72,582.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,377.13 : 90,353.81 = 48,501.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,377.13/90,353.81 = 48,501.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,377.13x = 90,353.81 × 48,501.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,377.13x = 4,382,315,314.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,382,315,314.81/60,377.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,582.37

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