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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,051, 90,077.76 and 18,498

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,051, 90,077.76 and 18,498 is: 27,747.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,051 : 90,077.76 = 18,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,051/90,077.76 = 18,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,051x = 90,077.76 × 18,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,051x = 1,666,258,404.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,258,404.48/60,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,747.39

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