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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,561, 90,842.31 and 19,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,561, 90,842.31 and 19,008 is: 28,512.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,561 : 90,842.31 = 19,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,561/90,842.31 = 19,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,561x = 90,842.31 × 19,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,561x = 1,726,730,628.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,730,628.48/60,561
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,512.25

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