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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,069.84, 90,050.40 and 28,460.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,069.84, 90,050.40 and 28,460.18 is: 42,664.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,069.84 : 90,050.40 = 28,460.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,069.84/90,050.40 = 28,460.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,069.84x = 90,050.40 × 28,460.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,069.84x = 2,562,850,142.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,850,142.82/60,069.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,664.51

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