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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,887.14, 91,319.76 and 27,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,887.14, 91,319.76 and 27,601 is: 41,396.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,887.14 : 91,319.76 = 27,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,887.14/91,319.76 = 27,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,887.14x = 91,319.76 × 27,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,887.14x = 2,520,516,695.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,516,695.76/60,887.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,396.54

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