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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,171.66, 90,272.07 and 18,051.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,171.66, 90,272.07 and 18,051.66 is: 27,081.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,171.66 : 90,272.07 = 18,051.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,171.66/90,272.07 = 18,051.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,171.66x = 90,272.07 × 18,051.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,171.66x = 1,629,560,715.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,560,715.14/60,171.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,081.86

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