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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,124.16, 90,161.13 and 17,989.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,124.16, 90,161.13 and 17,989.04 is: 26,976.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,124.16 : 90,161.13 = 17,989.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,124.16/90,161.13 = 17,989.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,124.16x = 90,161.13 × 17,989.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,124.16x = 1,621,912,174.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,912,174.02/60,124.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,976.05

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