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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,711, 90,894.72 and 32,182.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,711, 90,894.72 and 32,182.92 is: 48,183.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,711 : 90,894.72 = 32,182.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,711/90,894.72 = 32,182.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,711x = 90,894.72 × 32,182.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,711x = 2,925,257,502.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,257,502.18/60,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,183.32

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