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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,357, 90,540.36 and 18,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,357, 90,540.36 and 18,804 is: 28,207.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,357 : 90,540.36 = 18,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,357/90,540.36 = 18,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,357x = 90,540.36 × 18,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,357x = 1,702,520,929.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,520,929.44/60,357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,207.51

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