Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,501.76, 90,752.64 and 18,952
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 60,501.76, 90,752.64 and 18,952 is: 28,428
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,501.76 : 90,752.64 = 18,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,501.76/90,752.64 = 18,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,501.76x = 90,752.64 × 18,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,501.76x = 1,719,944,033.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,719,944,033.28/60,501.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,428
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