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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,140.08, 90,208.27 and 28,572.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,140.08, 90,208.27 and 28,572.85 is: 42,858.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,140.08 : 90,208.27 = 28,572.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,140.08/90,208.27 = 28,572.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,140.08x = 90,208.27 × 28,572.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,140.08x = 2,577,507,367.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,507,367.47/60,140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,858.40

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