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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,243.34, 90,241.89 and 28,176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,243.34, 90,241.89 and 28,176.52 is: 42,207.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,243.34 : 90,241.89 = 28,176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,243.34/90,241.89 = 28,176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,243.34x = 90,241.89 × 28,176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,243.34x = 2,542,702,418.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,702,418.42/60,243.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,207.20

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