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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,205.58, 90,336.39 and 26,948.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,205.58, 90,336.39 and 26,948.15 is: 40,434.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,205.58 : 90,336.39 = 26,948.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,205.58/90,336.39 = 26,948.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,205.58x = 90,336.39 × 26,948.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,205.58x = 2,434,398,136.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,398,136.50/60,205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,434.76

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