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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,297.70, 90,417.78 and 27,018.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,297.70, 90,417.78 and 27,018.04 is: 40,514.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,297.70 : 90,417.78 = 27,018.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,297.70/90,417.78 = 27,018.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,297.70x = 90,417.78 × 27,018.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,297.70x = 2,442,911,196.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,911,196.75/60,297.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,514.17

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