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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,644.66, 90,976.72 and 25,589.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,644.66, 90,976.72 and 25,589.48 is: 38,388.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,644.66 : 90,976.72 = 25,589.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,644.66/90,976.72 = 25,589.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,644.66x = 90,976.72 × 25,589.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,644.66x = 2,328,046,956.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,046,956.91/60,644.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,388.33

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