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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,861, 91,303.02 and 28,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,861, 91,303.02 and 28,029 is: 42,048.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,861 : 91,303.02 = 28,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,861/91,303.02 = 28,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,861x = 91,303.02 × 28,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,861x = 2,559,132,347.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,132,347.58/60,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,048.81

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