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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,192.72, 90,298.80 and 18,630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,192.72, 90,298.80 and 18,630 is: 27,948.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,192.72 : 90,298.80 = 18,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,192.72/90,298.80 = 18,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,192.72x = 90,298.80 × 18,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,192.72x = 1,682,266,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,266,644/60,192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,948.01

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