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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,099.04, 90,161.44 and 17,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,099.04, 90,161.44 and 17,982.40 is: 26,977.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,099.04 : 90,161.44 = 17,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,099.04/90,161.44 = 17,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,099.04x = 90,161.44 × 17,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,099.04x = 1,621,319,078.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,319,078.66/60,099.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,977.45

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