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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,832.68, 91,306.40 and 31,271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,832.68, 91,306.40 and 31,271.28 is: 46,936.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,832.68 : 91,306.40 = 31,271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,832.68/91,306.40 = 31,271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,832.68x = 91,306.40 × 31,271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,832.68x = 2,855,268,000.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,268,000.19/60,832.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,936.42

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