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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,251.67, 90,431.71 and 32,195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,251.67, 90,431.71 and 32,195.70 is: 48,322.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,251.67 : 90,431.71 = 32,195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,251.67/90,431.71 = 32,195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,251.67x = 90,431.71 × 32,195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,251.67x = 2,911,512,205.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,911,512,205.65/60,251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,322.51

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