Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,123.04, 90,184.56 and 27,268
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 60,123.04, 90,184.56 and 27,268 is: 40,902
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,123.04 : 90,184.56 = 27,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,123.04/90,184.56 = 27,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,123.04x = 90,184.56 × 27,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,123.04x = 2,459,152,582.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,459,152,582.08/60,123.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,902
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