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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,077.54, 90,117.55 and 18,524.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,077.54, 90,117.55 and 18,524.50 is: 27,787.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,077.54 : 90,117.55 = 18,524.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,077.54/90,117.55 = 18,524.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,077.54x = 90,117.55 × 18,524.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,077.54x = 1,669,382,554.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,382,554.98/60,077.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,787.13

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