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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,264, 90,278.33 and 28,629.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,264, 90,278.33 and 28,629.03 is: 42,887.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,264 : 90,278.33 = 28,629.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,264/90,278.33 = 28,629.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,264x = 90,278.33 × 28,629.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,264x = 2,584,580,874.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,580,874.77/60,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,887.64

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