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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,238.72, 90,358.80 and 28,652.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,238.72, 90,358.80 and 28,652.14 is: 42,978.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,238.72 : 90,358.80 = 28,652.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,238.72/90,358.80 = 28,652.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,238.72x = 90,358.80 × 28,652.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,238.72x = 2,588,972,987.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,972,987.83/60,238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,978.55

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