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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,311.82, 90,438.98 and 27,032.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,311.82, 90,438.98 and 27,032.16 is: 40,535.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,311.82 : 90,438.98 = 27,032.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,311.82/90,438.98 = 27,032.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,311.82x = 90,438.98 × 27,032.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,311.82x = 2,444,760,977.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,760,977.60/60,311.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,535.35

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