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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,026.28, 90,117.18 and 37,884.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,026.28, 90,117.18 and 37,884.12 is: 56,875.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,026.28 : 90,117.18 = 37,884.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,026.28/90,117.18 = 37,884.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,026.28x = 90,117.18 × 37,884.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,026.28x = 3,414,010,061.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,010,061.18/60,026.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,875.26

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