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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,020.46, 90,035.31 and 17,897.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,020.46, 90,035.31 and 17,897.32 is: 26,847.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,020.46 : 90,035.31 = 17,897.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,020.46/90,035.31 = 17,897.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,020.46x = 90,035.31 × 17,897.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,020.46x = 1,611,390,934.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,390,934.03/60,020.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,847.36

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