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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,189.67, 90,263.20 and 17,486.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,189.67, 90,263.20 and 17,486.21 is: 26,223.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,189.67 : 90,263.20 = 17,486.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,189.67/90,263.20 = 17,486.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,189.67x = 90,263.20 × 17,486.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,189.67x = 1,578,361,343.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,361,343.98/60,189.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,223.13

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