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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,869.14, 91,292.77 and 27,583

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,869.14, 91,292.77 and 27,583 is: 41,369.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,869.14 : 91,292.77 = 27,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,869.14/91,292.77 = 27,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,869.14x = 91,292.77 × 27,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,869.14x = 2,518,128,474.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,128,474.91/60,869.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,369.54

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