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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,563.98, 90,858.12 and 21,110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,563.98, 90,858.12 and 21,110.50 is: 31,669.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,563.98 : 90,858.12 = 21,110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,563.98/90,858.12 = 21,110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,563.98x = 90,858.12 × 21,110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,563.98x = 1,918,060,342.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,060,342.26/60,563.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,669.99

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