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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,825.96, 91,238.00 and 18,706.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,825.96, 91,238.00 and 18,706.59 is: 28,059.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,825.96 : 91,238.00 = 18,706.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,825.96/91,238.00 = 18,706.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,825.96x = 91,238.00 × 18,706.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,825.96x = 1,706,751,764.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,751,764.89/60,825.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,059.59

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