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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,966.76, 91,442.06 and 27,679.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,966.76, 91,442.06 and 27,679.17 is: 41,515.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,966.76 : 91,442.06 = 27,679.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,966.76/91,442.06 = 27,679.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,966.76x = 91,442.06 × 27,679.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,966.76x = 2,531,040,323.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,040,323.89/60,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,515.09

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