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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,478.24, 90,586.08 and 29,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,478.24, 90,586.08 and 29,248 is: 43,808.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,478.24 : 90,586.08 = 29,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,478.24/90,586.08 = 29,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,478.24x = 90,586.08 × 29,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,478.24x = 2,649,461,667.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649,461,667.84/60,478.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,808.51

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