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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,729.59, 83,774.98 and 49,411.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,729.59, 83,774.98 and 49,411.73 is: 68,162.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,729.59 : 83,774.98 = 49,411.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,729.59/83,774.98 = 49,411.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,729.59x = 83,774.98 × 49,411.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,729.59x = 4,139,466,692.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,139,466,692.52/60,729.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,162.27

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