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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,186.24, 90,097.92 and 32,400

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,186.24, 90,097.92 and 32,400 is: 48,502.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,186.24 : 90,097.92 = 32,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,186.24/90,097.92 = 32,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,186.24x = 90,097.92 × 32,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,186.24x = 2,919,172,608
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,172,608/60,186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,502.33

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