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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,545.80, 90,872.70 and 35,554.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,545.80, 90,872.70 and 35,554.60 is: 53,363.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,545.80 : 90,872.70 = 35,554.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,545.80/90,872.70 = 35,554.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,545.80x = 90,872.70 × 35,554.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,545.80x = 3,230,942,499.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,942,499.42/60,545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,363.61

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