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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,211.20, 90,316.80 and 18,662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,211.20, 90,316.80 and 18,662.40 is: 27,993.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,211.20 : 90,316.80 = 18,662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,211.20/90,316.80 = 18,662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,211.20x = 90,316.80 × 18,662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,211.20x = 1,685,528,248.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,528,248.32/60,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,993.60

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