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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,592.78, 90,846.99 and 26,840.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,592.78, 90,846.99 and 26,840.47 is: 40,242.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,592.78 : 90,846.99 = 26,840.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,592.78/90,846.99 = 26,840.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,592.78x = 90,846.99 × 26,840.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,592.78x = 2,438,375,455.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,375,455.45/60,592.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,242.02

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