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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,025.98, 90,037.95 and 17,906.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,025.98, 90,037.95 and 17,906.18 is: 26,858.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,025.98 : 90,037.95 = 17,906.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,025.98/90,037.95 = 17,906.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,025.98x = 90,037.95 × 17,906.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,025.98x = 1,612,236,108.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,236,108.50/60,025.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,858.97

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