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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,186.16, 90,293.82 and 18,066.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,186.16, 90,293.82 and 18,066.16 is: 27,103.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,186.16 : 90,293.82 = 18,066.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,186.16/90,293.82 = 18,066.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,186.16x = 90,293.82 × 18,066.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,186.16x = 1,631,262,599.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,262,599.13/60,186.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,103.62

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