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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,436.82, 90,671.63 and 18,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,436.82, 90,671.63 and 18,315.20 is: 27,477.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,436.82 : 90,671.63 = 18,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,436.82/90,671.63 = 18,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,436.82x = 90,671.63 × 18,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,436.82x = 1,660,668,492.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,668,492.84/60,436.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,477.76

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