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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,715.92, 91,084.41 and 18,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,715.92, 91,084.41 and 18,595 is: 27,895.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,715.92 : 91,084.41 = 18,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,715.92/91,084.41 = 18,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,715.92x = 91,084.41 × 18,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,715.92x = 1,693,714,603.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,714,603.95/60,715.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,895.72

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