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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,936.55, 91,367.92 and 39,851.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,936.55, 91,367.92 and 39,851.14 is: 59,752.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,936.55 : 91,367.92 = 39,851.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,936.55/91,367.92 = 39,851.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,936.55x = 91,367.92 × 39,851.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,936.55x = 3,641,115,771.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,115,771.43/60,936.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,752.57

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