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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,382.54, 83,301.96 and 36,495.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,382.54, 83,301.96 and 36,495.34 is: 50,347.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,382.54 : 83,301.96 = 36,495.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,382.54/83,301.96 = 36,495.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,382.54x = 83,301.96 × 36,495.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,382.54x = 3,040,133,352.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,133,352.87/60,382.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,347.89

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