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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,246.80, 90,283.80 and 44,327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,246.80, 90,283.80 and 44,327.60 is: 66,427.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,246.80 : 90,283.80 = 44,327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,246.80/90,283.80 = 44,327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,246.80x = 90,283.80 × 44,327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,246.80x = 4,002,064,172.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,002,064,172.88/60,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,427.83

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