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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,382.89, 90,023.13 and 58,848.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,382.89, 90,023.13 and 58,848.30 is: 87,735.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,382.89 : 90,023.13 = 58,848.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,382.89/90,023.13 = 58,848.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,382.89x = 90,023.13 × 58,848.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,382.89x = 5,297,708,161.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,297,708,161.18/60,382.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,735.25

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