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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,315.32, 90,444.22 and 27,035.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,315.32, 90,444.22 and 27,035.66 is: 40,540.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,315.32 : 90,444.22 = 27,035.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,315.32/90,444.22 = 27,035.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,315.32x = 90,444.22 × 27,035.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,315.32x = 2,445,219,180.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,219,180.89/60,315.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,540.60

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