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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,008.62, 90,017.58 and 17,885.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,008.62, 90,017.58 and 17,885.48 is: 26,829.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,008.62 : 90,017.58 = 17,885.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,008.62/90,017.58 = 17,885.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,008.62x = 90,017.58 × 17,885.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,008.62x = 1,610,007,902.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,007,902.64/60,008.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,829.61

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