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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,476.76, 90,715.34 and 18,357.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,476.76, 90,715.34 and 18,357.20 is: 27,535.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,476.76 : 90,715.34 = 18,357.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,476.76/90,715.34 = 18,357.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,476.76x = 90,715.34 × 18,357.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,476.76x = 1,665,279,571.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,279,571.95/60,476.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,535.86

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