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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,587.28, 90,874.44 and 21,145.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,587.28, 90,874.44 and 21,145.14 is: 31,715.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,587.28 : 90,874.44 = 21,145.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,587.28/90,874.44 = 21,145.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,587.28x = 90,874.44 × 21,145.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,587.28x = 1,921,552,756.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,552,756.22/60,587.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,715.45

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