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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,497.62, 90,598.50 and 52,230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,497.62, 90,598.50 and 52,230.76 is: 78,218.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,497.62 : 90,598.50 = 52,230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,497.62/90,598.50 = 52,230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,497.62x = 90,598.50 × 52,230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,497.62x = 4,732,028,283.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,732,028,283.36/60,497.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,218.42

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