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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,148.36, 90,217.27 and 18,037.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,148.36, 90,217.27 and 18,037.84 is: 27,055.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,148.36 : 90,217.27 = 18,037.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,148.36/90,217.27 = 18,037.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,148.36x = 90,217.27 × 18,037.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,148.36x = 1,627,324,681.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,324,681.50/60,148.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,055.18

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