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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,218.20, 90,331.96 and 18,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,218.20, 90,331.96 and 18,095 is: 27,143.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,218.20 : 90,331.96 = 18,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,218.20/90,331.96 = 18,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,218.20x = 90,331.96 × 18,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,218.20x = 1,634,556,816.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,556,816.20/60,218.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,143.90

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