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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,787.62, 91,221.44 and 21,343.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,787.62, 91,221.44 and 21,343.68 is: 32,029.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,787.62 : 91,221.44 = 21,343.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,787.62/91,221.44 = 21,343.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,787.62x = 91,221.44 × 21,343.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,787.62x = 1,947,001,117.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,001,117.78/60,787.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,029.57

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