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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,969.74, 91,483.77 and 21,545.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,969.74, 91,483.77 and 21,545.42 is: 32,328.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,969.74 : 91,483.77 = 21,545.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,969.74/91,483.77 = 21,545.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,969.74x = 91,483.77 × 21,545.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,969.74x = 1,971,056,476.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,056,476.54/60,969.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,328.44

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