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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,783.24, 91,178.10 and 19,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,783.24, 91,178.10 and 19,227 is: 28,841.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,783.24 : 91,178.10 = 19,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,783.24/91,178.10 = 19,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,783.24x = 91,178.10 × 19,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,783.24x = 1,753,081,328.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,081,328.70/60,783.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,841.52

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