Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,345.76, 90,518.64 and 18,796
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 60,345.76, 90,518.64 and 18,796 is: 28,194
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,345.76 : 90,518.64 = 18,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,345.76/90,518.64 = 18,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,345.76x = 90,518.64 × 18,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,345.76x = 1,701,388,357.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,701,388,357.44/60,345.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,194
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