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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,005.80, 90,008.70 and 18,447.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,005.80, 90,008.70 and 18,447.40 is: 27,671.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,005.80 : 90,008.70 = 18,447.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,005.80/90,008.70 = 18,447.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,005.80x = 90,008.70 × 18,447.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,005.80x = 1,660,426,492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,426,492.38/60,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,671.10

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