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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,168.89, 90,286.14 and 26,887.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,168.89, 90,286.14 and 26,887.61 is: 40,346.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,168.89 : 90,286.14 = 26,887.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,168.89/90,286.14 = 26,887.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,168.89x = 90,286.14 × 26,887.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,168.89x = 2,427,578,520.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,578,520.73/60,168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,346.07

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