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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,832.34, 91,248.72 and 18,712.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,832.34, 91,248.72 and 18,712.14 is: 28,068.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,832.34 : 91,248.72 = 18,712.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,832.34/91,248.72 = 18,712.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,832.34x = 91,248.72 × 18,712.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,832.34x = 1,707,458,823.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,458,823.46/60,832.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,068.27

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