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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,632.64, 90,931.68 and 23,688

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,632.64, 90,931.68 and 23,688 is: 35,525.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,632.64 : 90,931.68 = 23,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,632.64/90,931.68 = 23,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,632.64x = 90,931.68 × 23,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,632.64x = 2,153,989,635.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,989,635.84/60,632.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,525.25

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