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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,393.68, 90,601.40 and 24,848.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,393.68, 90,601.40 and 24,848.72 is: 37,277.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,393.68 : 90,601.40 = 24,848.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,393.68/90,601.40 = 24,848.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,393.68x = 90,601.40 × 24,848.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,393.68x = 2,251,328,820.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,328,820.21/60,393.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,277.56

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