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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,152.72, 90,241.54 and 18,031.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,152.72, 90,241.54 and 18,031.10 is: 27,050.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,152.72 : 90,241.54 = 18,031.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,152.72/90,241.54 = 18,031.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,152.72x = 90,241.54 × 18,031.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,152.72x = 1,627,154,231.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,154,231.89/60,152.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,050.38

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