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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,049.60, 90,087.26 and 17,933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,049.60, 90,087.26 and 17,933 is: 26,903.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,049.60 : 90,087.26 = 17,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,049.60/90,087.26 = 17,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,049.60x = 90,087.26 × 17,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,049.60x = 1,615,534,833.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,534,833.58/60,049.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,903.34

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