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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,664.78, 83,723.67 and 36,473.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,664.78, 83,723.67 and 36,473.66 is: 50,337.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,664.78 : 83,723.67 = 36,473.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,664.78/83,723.67 = 36,473.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,664.78x = 83,723.67 × 36,473.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,664.78x = 3,053,708,673.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,708,673.53/60,664.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,337.42

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