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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,377.76, 83,263.26 and 36,174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,377.76, 83,263.26 and 36,174.81 is: 49,886.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,377.76 : 83,263.26 = 36,174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,377.76/83,263.26 = 36,174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,377.76x = 83,263.26 × 36,174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,377.76x = 3,012,032,610.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,032,610.48/60,377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,886.46

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