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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,032.54, 89,968.32 and 46,721.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,032.54, 89,968.32 and 46,721.61 is: 70,019.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,032.54 : 89,968.32 = 46,721.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,032.54/89,968.32 = 46,721.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,032.54x = 89,968.32 × 46,721.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,032.54x = 4,203,464,759.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,203,464,759.40/60,032.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,019.77

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