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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,160.86, 90,261.80 and 18,041.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,160.86, 90,261.80 and 18,041.97 is: 27,069.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,160.86 : 90,261.80 = 18,041.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,160.86/90,261.80 = 18,041.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,160.86x = 90,261.80 × 18,041.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,160.86x = 1,628,500,597.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,500,597.54/60,160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,069.10

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