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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,267.60, 90,255.60 and 57,643.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,267.60, 90,255.60 and 57,643.20 is: 86,325.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,267.60 : 90,255.60 = 57,643.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,267.60/90,255.60 = 57,643.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,267.60x = 90,255.60 × 57,643.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,267.60x = 5,202,621,601.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,202,621,601.92/60,267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,325.35

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