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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,042.04, 90,064.30 and 18,489

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,042.04, 90,064.30 and 18,489 is: 27,733.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,042.04 : 90,064.30 = 18,489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,042.04/90,064.30 = 18,489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,042.04x = 90,064.30 × 18,489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,042.04x = 1,665,198,842.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,198,842.70/60,042.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,733.88

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