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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,726, 91,089 and 19,173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,726, 91,089 and 19,173 is: 28,759.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,726 : 91,089 = 19,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,726/91,089 = 19,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,726x = 91,089 × 19,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,726x = 1,746,449,397
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,449,397/60,726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,759.50

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