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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,263.10, 90,412.33 and 26,975.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,263.10, 90,412.33 and 26,975.76 is: 40,471.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,263.10 : 90,412.33 = 26,975.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,263.10/90,412.33 = 26,975.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,263.10x = 90,412.33 × 26,975.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,263.10x = 2,438,941,315.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,941,315.12/60,263.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,471.55

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