Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,379.76, 90,569.64 and 18,830
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 60,379.76, 90,569.64 and 18,830 is: 28,245
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,379.76 : 90,569.64 = 18,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,379.76/90,569.64 = 18,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,379.76x = 90,569.64 × 18,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,379.76x = 1,705,426,321.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,705,426,321.20/60,379.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,245
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