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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,507, 90,760.50 and 18,954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,507, 90,760.50 and 18,954 is: 28,431

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,507 : 90,760.50 = 18,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,507/90,760.50 = 18,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,507x = 90,760.50 × 18,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,507x = 1,720,274,517
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,274,517/60,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,431

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