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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,168.90, 90,286.14 and 26,887.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,168.90, 90,286.14 and 26,887.62 is: 40,346.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,168.90 : 90,286.14 = 26,887.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,168.90/90,286.14 = 26,887.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,168.90x = 90,286.14 × 26,887.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,168.90x = 2,427,579,423.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,579,423.59/60,168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,346.08

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