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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,516.76, 90,775.18 and 18,967

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,516.76, 90,775.18 and 18,967 is: 28,450.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,516.76 : 90,775.18 = 18,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,516.76/90,775.18 = 18,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,516.76x = 90,775.18 × 18,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,516.76x = 1,721,732,839.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,732,839.06/60,516.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,450.51

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