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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,427.28, 90,654.96 and 59,423.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,427.28, 90,654.96 and 59,423.12 is: 89,148.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,427.28 : 90,654.96 = 59,423.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,427.28/90,654.96 = 59,423.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,427.28x = 90,654.96 × 59,423.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,427.28x = 5,387,000,566.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,387,000,566.68/60,427.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,148.49

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