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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,555.74, 90,702.33 and 29,325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,555.74, 90,702.33 and 29,325.50 is: 43,924.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,555.74 : 90,702.33 = 29,325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,555.74/90,702.33 = 29,325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,555.74x = 90,702.33 × 29,325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,555.74x = 2,659,891,178.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,891,178.42/60,555.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,924.67

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