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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,096.06, 90,146.39 and 17,976.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,096.06, 90,146.39 and 17,976.74 is: 26,965.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,096.06 : 90,146.39 = 17,976.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,096.06/90,146.39 = 17,976.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,096.06x = 90,146.39 × 17,976.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,096.06x = 1,620,537,674.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,537,674.35/60,096.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,965.79

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