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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,459.78, 90,699.06 and 30,861.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,459.78, 90,699.06 and 30,861.60 is: 46,297.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,459.78 : 90,699.06 = 30,861.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,459.78/90,699.06 = 30,861.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,459.78x = 90,699.06 × 30,861.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,459.78x = 2,799,118,110.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,118,110.10/60,459.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,297.19

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