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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,178.84, 90,282.68 and 18,625.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,178.84, 90,282.68 and 18,625.84 is: 27,943.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,178.84 : 90,282.68 = 18,625.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,178.84/90,282.68 = 18,625.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,178.84x = 90,282.68 × 18,625.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,178.84x = 1,681,590,752.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,590,752.45/60,178.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,943.22

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