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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,379.76, 83,266.02 and 36,176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,379.76, 83,266.02 and 36,176.81 is: 49,889.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,379.76 : 83,266.02 = 36,176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,379.76/83,266.02 = 36,176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,379.76x = 83,266.02 × 36,176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,379.76x = 3,012,298,985.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,298,985.00/60,379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,889.22

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