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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,137.61, 90,220.73 and 18,021.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,137.61, 90,220.73 and 18,021.21 is: 27,036.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,137.61 : 90,220.73 = 18,021.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,137.61/90,220.73 = 18,021.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,137.61x = 90,220.73 × 18,021.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,137.61x = 1,625,886,631.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,886,631.58/60,137.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,036.10

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