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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,439.47, 90,688.91 and 27,183.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,439.47, 90,688.91 and 27,183.03 is: 40,787.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,439.47 : 90,688.91 = 27,183.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,439.47/90,688.91 = 27,183.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,439.47x = 90,688.91 × 27,183.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,439.47x = 2,465,199,361.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465,199,361.20/60,439.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,787.91

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