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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,486.42, 90,464.36 and 53,869.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,486.42, 90,464.36 and 53,869.60 is: 80,568.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,486.42 : 90,464.36 = 53,869.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,486.42/90,464.36 = 53,869.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,486.42x = 90,464.36 × 53,869.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,486.42x = 4,873,278,391.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,873,278,391.95/60,486.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,568.14

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