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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,047.82, 90,087.32 and 17,927.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,047.82, 90,087.32 and 17,927.90 is: 26,896.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,047.82 : 90,087.32 = 17,927.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,047.82/90,087.32 = 17,927.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,047.82x = 90,087.32 × 17,927.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,047.82x = 1,615,075,924.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,075,924.15/60,047.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,896.50

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