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