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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,491.76, 90,737.64 and 18,942

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,491.76, 90,737.64 and 18,942 is: 28,413.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,491.76 : 90,737.64 = 18,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,491.76/90,737.64 = 18,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,491.76x = 90,737.64 × 18,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,491.76x = 1,718,752,376.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,752,376.88/60,491.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,413.00

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