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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,461.91, 90,693.08 and 18,342.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,461.91, 90,693.08 and 18,342.36 is: 27,513.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,461.91 : 90,693.08 = 18,342.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,461.91/90,693.08 = 18,342.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,461.91x = 90,693.08 × 18,342.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,461.91x = 1,663,525,122.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,525,122.87/60,461.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,513.61

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