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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,166.36, 90,247.64 and 28,599.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,166.36, 90,247.64 and 28,599.12 is: 42,897.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,166.36 : 90,247.64 = 28,599.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,166.36/90,247.64 = 28,599.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,166.36x = 90,247.64 × 28,599.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,166.36x = 2,581,003,086.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,003,086.08/60,166.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,897.78

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