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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,158.70, 90,178.56 and 28,513.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,158.70, 90,178.56 and 28,513.20 is: 42,741.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,158.70 : 90,178.56 = 28,513.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,158.70/90,178.56 = 28,513.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,158.70x = 90,178.56 × 28,513.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,158.70x = 2,571,279,316.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,279,316.99/60,158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,741.60

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