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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,173.84, 90,275.18 and 18,620.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,173.84, 90,275.18 and 18,620.84 is: 27,935.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,173.84 : 90,275.18 = 18,620.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,173.84/90,275.18 = 18,620.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,173.84x = 90,275.18 × 18,620.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,173.84x = 1,680,999,682.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,999,682.75/60,173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,935.72

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