Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,508, 90,762 and 18,955
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 60,508, 90,762 and 18,955 is: 28,432.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,508 : 90,762 = 18,955 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,508/90,762 = 18,955/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,508x = 90,762 × 18,955 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,508x = 1,720,393,710 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,720,393,710/60,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,432.50
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