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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,157.67, 90,205.35 and 32,070.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,157.67, 90,205.35 and 32,070.18 is: 48,088.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,157.67 : 90,205.35 = 32,070.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,157.67/90,205.35 = 32,070.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,157.67x = 90,205.35 × 32,070.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,157.67x = 2,892,901,811.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,901,811.46/60,157.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,088.66

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