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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,936, 91,362.34 and 32,477.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,936, 91,362.34 and 32,477.24 is: 48,693.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,936 : 91,362.34 = 32,477.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,936/91,362.34 = 32,477.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,936x = 91,362.34 × 32,477.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,936x = 2,967,196,643.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,196,643.14/60,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,693.66

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