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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,439.72, 90,689.28 and 27,183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,439.72, 90,689.28 and 27,183.28 is: 40,788.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,439.72 : 90,689.28 = 27,183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,439.72/90,689.28 = 27,183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,439.72x = 90,689.28 × 27,183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,439.72x = 2,465,232,091.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465,232,091.24/60,439.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,788.28

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