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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,014.60, 90,031.58 and 18,461.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,014.60, 90,031.58 and 18,461.56 is: 27,695.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,014.60 : 90,031.58 = 18,461.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,014.60/90,031.58 = 18,461.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,014.60x = 90,031.58 × 18,461.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,014.60x = 1,662,123,416.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,123,416.06/60,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,695.32

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