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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,247.72, 90,372.30 and 28,661.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,247.72, 90,372.30 and 28,661.14 is: 42,992.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,247.72 : 90,372.30 = 28,661.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,247.72/90,372.30 = 28,661.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,247.72x = 90,372.30 × 28,661.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,247.72x = 2,590,173,142.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590,173,142.42/60,247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,992.05

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