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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,507.76, 90,770.28 and 18,958

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,507.76, 90,770.28 and 18,958 is: 28,439.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,507.76 : 90,770.28 = 18,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,507.76/90,770.28 = 18,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,507.76x = 90,770.28 × 18,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,507.76x = 1,720,822,968.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,822,968.24/60,507.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,439.71

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