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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,124.04, 90,186.06 and 27,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,124.04, 90,186.06 and 27,269 is: 40,903.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,124.04 : 90,186.06 = 27,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,124.04/90,186.06 = 27,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,124.04x = 90,186.06 × 27,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,124.04x = 2,459,283,670.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,283,670.14/60,124.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,903.50

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