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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,031.62, 90,051.98 and 17,908.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,031.62, 90,051.98 and 17,908.40 is: 26,863.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,031.62 : 90,051.98 = 17,908.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,031.62/90,051.98 = 17,908.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,031.62x = 90,051.98 × 17,908.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,031.62x = 1,612,686,878.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,686,878.63/60,031.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,863.96

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