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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,637.62, 90,870.57 and 45,634.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,637.62, 90,870.57 and 45,634.74 is: 68,387.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,637.62 : 90,870.57 = 45,634.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,637.62/90,870.57 = 45,634.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,637.62x = 90,870.57 × 45,634.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,637.62x = 4,146,854,835.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,854,835.60/60,637.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,387.49

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