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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,176.84, 90,279.68 and 18,623.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,176.84, 90,279.68 and 18,623.84 is: 27,940.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,176.84 : 90,279.68 = 18,623.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,176.84/90,279.68 = 18,623.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,176.84x = 90,279.68 × 18,623.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,176.84x = 1,681,354,315.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,354,315.57/60,176.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,940.22

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