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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,240.89, 90,238.62 and 28,554.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,240.89, 90,238.62 and 28,554.91 is: 42,774.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,240.89 : 90,238.62 = 28,554.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,240.89/90,238.62 = 28,554.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,240.89x = 90,238.62 × 28,554.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,240.89x = 2,576,755,672.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,755,672.62/60,240.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,774.20

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