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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,423.72, 90,665.30 and 27,167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,423.72, 90,665.30 and 27,167.28 is: 40,764.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,423.72 : 90,665.30 = 27,167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,423.72/90,665.30 = 27,167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,423.72x = 90,665.30 × 27,167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,423.72x = 2,463,129,591.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,129,591.38/60,423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,764.28

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