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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,182.72, 90,285.36 and 26,904.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,182.72, 90,285.36 and 26,904.12 is: 40,361.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,182.72 : 90,285.36 = 26,904.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,182.72/90,285.36 = 26,904.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,182.72x = 90,285.36 × 26,904.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,182.72x = 2,429,048,159.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429,048,159.68/60,182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,361.22

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