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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,176.16, 90,285.84 and 26,893.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,176.16, 90,285.84 and 26,893.44 is: 40,349.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,176.16 : 90,285.84 = 26,893.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,176.16/90,285.84 = 26,893.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,176.16x = 90,285.84 × 26,893.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,176.16x = 2,428,096,820.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,096,820.89/60,176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,349.81

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