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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,027.95, 90,046.42 and 17,904.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,027.95, 90,046.42 and 17,904.71 is: 26,858.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,027.95 : 90,046.42 = 17,904.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,027.95/90,046.42 = 17,904.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,027.95x = 90,046.42 × 17,904.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,027.95x = 1,612,255,216.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,255,216.99/60,027.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,858.41

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