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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,868.14, 91,291.28 and 27,582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,868.14, 91,291.28 and 27,582 is: 41,368.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,868.14 : 91,291.28 = 27,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,868.14/91,291.28 = 27,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,868.14x = 91,291.28 × 27,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,868.14x = 2,517,995,947.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,995,947.05/60,868.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,368.04

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