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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,423.80, 90,635.70 and 25,388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,423.80, 90,635.70 and 25,388.60 is: 38,082.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,423.80 : 90,635.70 = 25,388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,423.80/90,635.70 = 25,388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,423.80x = 90,635.70 × 25,388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,423.80x = 2,301,113,533.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,113,533.02/60,423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,082.90

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