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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,479.24, 90,587.58 and 29,249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,479.24, 90,587.58 and 29,249 is: 43,810.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,479.24 : 90,587.58 = 29,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,479.24/90,587.58 = 29,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,479.24x = 90,587.58 × 29,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,479.24x = 2,649,596,127.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649,596,127.42/60,479.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,810.01

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