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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,049.04, 90,074.80 and 18,496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,049.04, 90,074.80 and 18,496 is: 27,744.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,049.04 : 90,074.80 = 18,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,049.04/90,074.80 = 18,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,049.04x = 90,074.80 × 18,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,049.04x = 1,666,023,500.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,023,500.80/60,049.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,744.38

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