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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,054, 90,095.58 and 18,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,054, 90,095.58 and 18,501 is: 27,755.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,054 : 90,095.58 = 18,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,054/90,095.58 = 18,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,054x = 90,095.58 × 18,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,054x = 1,666,858,325.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,858,325.58/60,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,755.99

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