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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,123.04 : 90,184.56 = 27,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,123.04/90,184.56 = 27,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,123.04x = 90,184.56 × 27,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,123.04x = 2,459,152,582.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,152,582.08/60,123.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,902

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