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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,086.02, 90,182.50 and 32,029.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,086.02, 90,182.50 and 32,029.24 is: 48,072.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,086.02 : 90,182.50 = 32,029.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,086.02/90,182.50 = 32,029.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,086.02x = 90,182.50 × 32,029.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,086.02x = 2,888,476,936.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,476,936.30/60,086.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,072.36

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