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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,157.66, 90,249.04 and 18,036.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,157.66, 90,249.04 and 18,036.04 is: 27,057.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,157.66 : 90,249.04 = 18,036.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,157.66/90,249.04 = 18,036.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,157.66x = 90,249.04 × 18,036.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,157.66x = 1,627,735,295.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,735,295.40/60,157.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,057.82

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