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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,558.12, 90,870.66 and 25,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,558.12, 90,870.66 and 25,497 is: 38,259.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,558.12 : 90,870.66 = 25,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,558.12/90,870.66 = 25,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,558.12x = 90,870.66 × 25,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,558.12x = 2,316,929,218.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,929,218.02/60,558.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,259.60

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