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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,827.24, 91,240.86 and 19,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,827.24, 91,240.86 and 19,271 is: 28,906.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,827.24 : 91,240.86 = 19,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,827.24/91,240.86 = 19,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,827.24x = 91,240.86 × 19,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,827.24x = 1,758,302,613.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,302,613.06/60,827.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,906.50

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