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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,056.30, 90,067.14 and 17,934.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,056.30, 90,067.14 and 17,934.68 is: 26,896.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,056.30 : 90,067.14 = 17,934.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,056.30/90,067.14 = 17,934.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,056.30x = 90,067.14 × 17,934.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,056.30x = 1,615,325,559.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,325,559.58/60,056.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,896.85

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