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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,509.13, 90,763.69 and 18,389.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,509.13, 90,763.69 and 18,389.56 is: 27,584.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,509.13 : 90,763.69 = 18,389.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,509.13/90,763.69 = 18,389.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,509.13x = 90,763.69 × 18,389.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,509.13x = 1,669,103,999.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,103,999.58/60,509.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,584.33

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