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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,084.03, 90,179.50 and 32,027.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,084.03, 90,179.50 and 32,027.25 is: 48,069.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,084.03 : 90,179.50 = 32,027.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,084.03/90,179.50 = 32,027.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,084.03x = 90,179.50 × 32,027.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,084.03x = 2,888,201,292.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,201,292.35/60,084.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,069.37

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