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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,829.08, 91,215.82 and 18,694.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,829.08, 91,215.82 and 18,694.48 is: 28,033.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,829.08 : 91,215.82 = 18,694.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,829.08/91,215.82 = 18,694.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,829.08x = 91,215.82 × 18,694.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,829.08x = 1,705,232,322.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,232,322.67/60,829.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,033.18

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