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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,285.43, 90,443.13 and 18,164.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,285.43, 90,443.13 and 18,164.55 is: 27,251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,285.43 : 90,443.13 = 18,164.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,285.43/90,443.13 = 18,164.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,285.43x = 90,443.13 × 18,164.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,285.43x = 1,642,858,757.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,858,757.04/60,285.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,251.34

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