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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,186.47, 90,238.09 and 26,436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,186.47, 90,238.09 and 26,436.20 is: 39,636.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,186.47 : 90,238.09 = 26,436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,186.47/90,238.09 = 26,436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,186.47x = 90,238.09 × 26,436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,186.47x = 2,385,552,062.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,552,062.68/60,186.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,636.02

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