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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,872.14, 91,297.26 and 27,586

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,872.14, 91,297.26 and 27,586 is: 41,374.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,872.14 : 91,297.26 = 27,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,872.14/91,297.26 = 27,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,872.14x = 91,297.26 × 27,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,872.14x = 2,518,526,214.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,526,214.36/60,872.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,374.04

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