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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,186.34, 90,279.29 and 18,066.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,186.34, 90,279.29 and 18,066.24 is: 27,099.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,186.34 : 90,279.29 = 18,066.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,186.34/90,279.29 = 18,066.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,186.34x = 90,279.29 × 18,066.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,186.34x = 1,631,007,365.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,007,365.34/60,186.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,099.30

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