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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,972.67, 91,439.97 and 36,006.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,972.67, 91,439.97 and 36,006.04 is: 53,997.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,972.67 : 91,439.97 = 36,006.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,972.67/91,439.97 = 36,006.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,972.67x = 91,439.97 × 36,006.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,972.67x = 3,292,391,217.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,391,217.42/60,972.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,997.82

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