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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,590.02, 90,842.87 and 26,837.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,590.02, 90,842.87 and 26,837.71 is: 40,237.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,590.02 : 90,842.87 = 26,837.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,590.02/90,842.87 = 26,837.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,590.02x = 90,842.87 × 26,837.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,590.02x = 2,438,014,800.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,014,800.64/60,590.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,237.90

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