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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,677.92, 91,016.88 and 23,716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,677.92, 91,016.88 and 23,716 is: 35,574

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,677.92 : 91,016.88 = 23,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,677.92/91,016.88 = 23,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,677.92x = 91,016.88 × 23,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,677.92x = 2,158,556,326.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,556,326.08/60,677.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,574

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