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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,787.40, 91,171.98 and 19,229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,787.40, 91,171.98 and 19,229 is: 28,840.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,787.40 : 91,171.98 = 19,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,787.40/91,171.98 = 19,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,787.40x = 91,171.98 × 19,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,787.40x = 1,753,146,003.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,146,003.42/60,787.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,840.62

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