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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,138.68, 90,183.30 and 18,003.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,138.68, 90,183.30 and 18,003.88 is: 26,998.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,138.68 : 90,183.30 = 18,003.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,138.68/90,183.30 = 18,003.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,138.68x = 90,183.30 × 18,003.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,138.68x = 1,623,649,311.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,649,311.20/60,138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,998.42

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