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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,926.64, 91,372.68 and 23,982

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,926.64, 91,372.68 and 23,982 is: 35,966.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,926.64 : 91,372.68 = 23,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,926.64/91,372.68 = 23,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,926.64x = 91,372.68 × 23,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,926.64x = 2,191,299,611.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,191,299,611.76/60,926.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,966.20

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