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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,029.49, 90,049.35 and 17,906.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,029.49, 90,049.35 and 17,906.85 is: 26,861.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,029.49 : 90,049.35 = 17,906.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,029.49/90,049.35 = 17,906.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,029.49x = 90,049.35 × 17,906.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,029.49x = 1,612,500,203.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,500,203.05/60,029.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,861.80

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