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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,023.88, 90,044.46 and 18,461.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,023.88, 90,044.46 and 18,461.16 is: 27,694.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,023.88 : 90,044.46 = 18,461.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,023.88/90,044.46 = 18,461.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,023.88x = 90,044.46 × 18,461.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,023.88x = 1,662,325,183.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,325,183.17/60,023.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,694.40

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