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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,475.68, 90,711 and 18,354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,475.68, 90,711 and 18,354.24 is: 27,530.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,475.68 : 90,711 = 18,354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,475.68/90,711 = 18,354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,475.68x = 90,711 × 18,354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,475.68x = 1,664,931,464.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,931,464.64/60,475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,530.60

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