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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,417.70, 90,638.70 and 50,624.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,417.70, 90,638.70 and 50,624.80 is: 75,947.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,417.70 : 90,638.70 = 50,624.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,417.70/90,638.70 = 50,624.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,417.70x = 90,638.70 × 50,624.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,417.70x = 4,588,566,059.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,566,059.76/60,417.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,947.38

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