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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,869.08, 91,262.31 and 21,421

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,869.08, 91,262.31 and 21,421 is: 32,116.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,869.08 : 91,262.31 = 21,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,869.08/91,262.31 = 21,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,869.08x = 91,262.31 × 21,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,869.08x = 1,954,929,942.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,929,942.51/60,869.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,116.96

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