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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,097.06, 90,147.89 and 17,977.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,097.06, 90,147.89 and 17,977.74 is: 26,967.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,097.06 : 90,147.89 = 17,977.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,097.06/90,147.89 = 17,977.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,097.06x = 90,147.89 × 17,977.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,097.06x = 1,620,655,327.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,655,327.97/60,097.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,967.30

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