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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,284.03, 90,389.59 and 26,997.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,284.03, 90,389.59 and 26,997.89 is: 40,480.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,284.03 : 90,389.59 = 26,997.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,284.03/90,389.59 = 26,997.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,284.03x = 90,389.59 × 26,997.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,284.03x = 2,440,327,688.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440,327,688.52/60,284.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,480.50

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