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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,173.55, 90,246.62 and 26,875.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,173.55, 90,246.62 and 26,875.56 is: 40,307.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,173.55 : 90,246.62 = 26,875.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,173.55/90,246.62 = 26,875.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,173.55x = 90,246.62 × 26,875.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,173.55x = 2,425,428,856.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,428,856.22/60,173.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,307.23

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