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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,141.39, 90,152.55 and 28,495.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,141.39, 90,152.55 and 28,495.50 is: 42,715.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,141.39 : 90,152.55 = 28,495.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,141.39/90,152.55 = 28,495.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,141.39x = 90,152.55 × 28,495.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,141.39x = 2,568,941,988.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,941,988.53/60,141.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,715.04

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