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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,233.47, 90,391.07 and 32,173.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,233.47, 90,391.07 and 32,173.67 is: 48,282.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,233.47 : 90,391.07 = 32,173.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,233.47/90,391.07 = 32,173.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,233.47x = 90,391.07 × 32,173.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,233.47x = 2,908,212,763.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,212,763.54/60,233.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,282.34

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