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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,652.92, 90,979.38 and 23,691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,652.92, 90,979.38 and 23,691 is: 35,536.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,652.92 : 90,979.38 = 23,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,652.92/90,979.38 = 23,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,652.92x = 90,979.38 × 23,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,652.92x = 2,155,392,491.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,392,491.58/60,652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,536.50

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