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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,621.48, 90,910.35 and 25,542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,621.48, 90,910.35 and 25,542 is: 38,303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,621.48 : 90,910.35 = 25,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,621.48/90,910.35 = 25,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,621.48x = 90,910.35 × 25,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,621.48x = 2,322,032,159.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,032,159.70/60,621.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,303.79

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