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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,872.50, 91,323.33 and 19,319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,872.50, 91,323.33 and 19,319.50 is: 28,983.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,872.50 : 91,323.33 = 19,319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,872.50/91,323.33 = 19,319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,872.50x = 91,323.33 × 19,319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,872.50x = 1,764,321,073.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,321,073.94/60,872.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,983.88

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