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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,562, 90,843.81 and 19,009

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,562, 90,843.81 and 19,009 is: 28,513.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,562 : 90,843.81 = 19,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,562/90,843.81 = 19,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,562x = 90,843.81 × 19,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,562x = 1,726,849,984.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,849,984.29/60,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,513.75

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