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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,465.56, 90,547.50 and 38,211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,465.56, 90,547.50 and 38,211.80 is: 57,222.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,465.56 : 90,547.50 = 38,211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,465.56/90,547.50 = 38,211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,465.56x = 90,547.50 × 38,211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,465.56x = 3,459,982,960.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,982,960.50/60,465.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,222.38

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