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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,479.68, 90,717 and 18,358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,479.68, 90,717 and 18,358.24 is: 27,536.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,479.68 : 90,717 = 18,358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,479.68/90,717 = 18,358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,479.68x = 90,717 × 18,358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,479.68x = 1,665,404,458.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,404,458.08/60,479.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,536.60

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