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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,377.18, 90,447.96 and 39,537.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,377.18, 90,447.96 and 39,537.50 is: 59,229.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,377.18 : 90,447.96 = 39,537.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,377.18/90,447.96 = 39,537.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,377.18x = 90,447.96 × 39,537.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,377.18x = 3,576,086,218.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576,086,218.50/60,377.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,229.10

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