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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,985.76, 91,478.64 and 40,204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,985.76, 91,478.64 and 40,204.40 is: 60,306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,985.76 : 91,478.64 = 40,204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,985.76/91,478.64 = 40,204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,985.76x = 91,478.64 × 40,204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,985.76x = 3,677,843,834.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,677,843,834.02/60,985.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,306.60

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