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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,242.27, 90,271.87 and 47,709.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,242.27, 90,271.87 and 47,709.95 is: 71,492.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,242.27 : 90,271.87 = 47,709.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,242.27/90,271.87 = 47,709.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,242.27x = 90,271.87 × 47,709.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,242.27x = 4,306,865,833.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,306,865,833.47/60,242.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,492.43

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