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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,162.77, 90,217.51 and 32,077.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,162.77, 90,217.51 and 32,077.60 is: 48,102.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,162.77 : 90,217.51 = 32,077.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,162.77/90,217.51 = 32,077.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,162.77x = 90,217.51 × 32,077.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,162.77x = 2,893,960,893.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,960,893.04/60,162.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,102.19

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