Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,525.76, 90,788.64 and 18,976
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 60,525.76, 90,788.64 and 18,976 is: 28,464
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,525.76 : 90,788.64 = 18,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,525.76/90,788.64 = 18,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,525.76x = 90,788.64 × 18,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,525.76x = 1,722,805,232.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,722,805,232.64/60,525.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,464
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