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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,496.60, 90,744.90 and 34,252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,496.60, 90,744.90 and 34,252.60 is: 51,378.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,496.60 : 90,744.90 = 34,252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,496.60/90,744.90 = 34,252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,496.60x = 90,744.90 × 34,252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,496.60x = 3,108,248,761.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,248,761.74/60,496.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,378.90

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