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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,128.63, 90,206.97 and 17,434.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,128.63, 90,206.97 and 17,434.95 is: 26,156.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,128.63 : 90,206.97 = 17,434.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,128.63/90,206.97 = 17,434.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,128.63x = 90,206.97 × 17,434.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,128.63x = 1,572,753,607.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,753,607.94/60,128.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,156.49

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