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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,543.99, 90,744.57 and 27,224.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,543.99, 90,744.57 and 27,224.91 is: 40,805.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,543.99 : 90,744.57 = 27,224.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,543.99/90,744.57 = 27,224.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,543.99x = 90,744.57 × 27,224.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,543.99x = 2,470,512,751.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,512,751.24/60,543.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,805.25

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