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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,462.06, 90,542.25 and 38,208.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,462.06, 90,542.25 and 38,208.30 is: 57,217.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,462.06 : 90,542.25 = 38,208.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,462.06/90,542.25 = 38,208.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,462.06x = 90,542.25 × 38,208.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,462.06x = 3,459,465,450.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,465,450.68/60,462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,217.13

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