Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,495.76, 90,743.64 and 18,946
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 60,495.76, 90,743.64 and 18,946 is: 28,419
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,495.76 : 90,743.64 = 18,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,495.76/90,743.64 = 18,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,495.76x = 90,743.64 × 18,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,495.76x = 1,719,229,003.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,719,229,003.44/60,495.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,419
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