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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,004.32, 89,937.36 and 32,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,004.32, 89,937.36 and 32,244 is: 48,328.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,004.32 : 89,937.36 = 32,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,004.32/89,937.36 = 32,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,004.32x = 89,937.36 × 32,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,004.32x = 2,899,940,235.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,940,235.84/60,004.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,328.86

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