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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,124.72, 90,198.42 and 18,562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,124.72, 90,198.42 and 18,562 is: 27,846.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,124.72 : 90,198.42 = 18,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,124.72/90,198.42 = 18,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,124.72x = 90,198.42 × 18,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,124.72x = 1,674,263,072.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,263,072.04/60,124.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,846.50

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