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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,140.64, 90,186.96 and 18,576.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,140.64, 90,186.96 and 18,576.48 is: 27,857.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,140.64 : 90,186.96 = 18,576.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,140.64/90,186.96 = 18,576.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,140.64x = 90,186.96 × 18,576.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,140.64x = 1,675,356,258.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,356,258.70/60,140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,857.31

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