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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,284.18, 90,441.26 and 18,163.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,284.18, 90,441.26 and 18,163.31 is: 27,249.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,284.18 : 90,441.26 = 18,163.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,284.18/90,441.26 = 18,163.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,284.18x = 90,441.26 × 18,163.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,284.18x = 1,642,712,551.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,712,551.35/60,284.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,249.48

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