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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,577, 90,866.32 and 19,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,577, 90,866.32 and 19,024 is: 28,536.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,577 : 90,866.32 = 19,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,577/90,866.32 = 19,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,577x = 90,866.32 × 19,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,577x = 1,728,640,871.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,640,871.68/60,577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,536.26

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