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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,238.89, 90,235.62 and 28,552.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,238.89, 90,235.62 and 28,552.91 is: 42,771.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,238.89 : 90,235.62 = 28,552.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,238.89/90,235.62 = 28,552.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,238.89x = 90,235.62 × 28,552.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,238.89x = 2,576,489,085.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,489,085.48/60,238.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,771.19

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