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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,414.72, 90,651.78 and 27,158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,414.72, 90,651.78 and 27,158.28 is: 40,750.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,414.72 : 90,651.78 = 27,158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,414.72/90,651.78 = 27,158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,414.72x = 90,651.78 × 27,158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,414.72x = 2,461,946,423.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,946,423.74/60,414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,750.77

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