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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,261.73, 90,410.27 and 26,974.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,261.73, 90,410.27 and 26,974.38 is: 40,469.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,261.73 : 90,410.27 = 26,974.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,261.73/90,410.27 = 26,974.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,261.73x = 90,410.27 × 26,974.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,261.73x = 2,438,760,844.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,760,844.01/60,261.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,469.48

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