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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,131.16, 90,197.34 and 26,852.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,131.16, 90,197.34 and 26,852.91 is: 40,279.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,131.16 : 90,197.34 = 26,852.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,131.16/90,197.34 = 26,852.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,131.16x = 90,197.34 × 26,852.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,131.16x = 2,422,061,053.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,061,053.26/60,131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,279.63

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