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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,041.04, 90,062.80 and 18,488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,041.04, 90,062.80 and 18,488 is: 27,732.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,041.04 : 90,062.80 = 18,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,041.04/90,062.80 = 18,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,041.04x = 90,062.80 × 18,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,041.04x = 1,665,081,046.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,081,046.40/60,041.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,732.38

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