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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,029.04, 90,044.72 and 18,476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,029.04, 90,044.72 and 18,476 is: 27,714.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,029.04 : 90,044.72 = 18,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,029.04/90,044.72 = 18,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,029.04x = 90,044.72 × 18,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,029.04x = 1,663,666,246.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,666,246.72/60,029.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,714.36

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