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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,417.38, 90,627.03 and 18,297.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,417.38, 90,627.03 and 18,297.89 is: 27,447.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,417.38 : 90,627.03 = 18,297.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,417.38/90,627.03 = 18,297.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,417.38x = 90,627.03 × 18,297.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,417.38x = 1,658,283,425.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,283,425.97/60,417.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,447.13

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