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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,867.27, 91,151.86 and 50,272.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,867.27, 91,151.86 and 50,272.47 is: 75,285.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,867.27 : 91,151.86 = 50,272.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,867.27/91,151.86 = 50,272.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,867.27x = 91,151.86 × 50,272.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,867.27x = 4,582,429,147.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,582,429,147.29/60,867.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,285.60

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