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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,876, 91,325.52 and 28,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,876, 91,325.52 and 28,044 is: 42,071.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,876 : 91,325.52 = 28,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,876/91,325.52 = 28,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,876x = 91,325.52 × 28,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,876x = 2,561,132,882.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,132,882.88/60,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,071.31

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