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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,688.92, 91,033.38 and 23,727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,688.92, 91,033.38 and 23,727 is: 35,590.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,688.92 : 91,033.38 = 23,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,688.92/91,033.38 = 23,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,688.92x = 91,033.38 × 23,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,688.92x = 2,159,949,007.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,949,007.26/60,688.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,590.50

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