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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,577.70, 90,830.10 and 31,053.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,577.70, 90,830.10 and 31,053.20 is: 46,561.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,577.70 : 90,830.10 = 31,053.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,577.70/90,830.10 = 31,053.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,577.70x = 90,830.10 × 31,053.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,577.70x = 2,820,565,261.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,820,565,261.32/60,577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,561.12

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