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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,845.28, 91,271.13 and 18,754.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,845.28, 91,271.13 and 18,754.26 is: 28,132.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,845.28 : 91,271.13 = 18,754.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,845.28/91,271.13 = 18,754.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,845.28x = 91,271.13 × 18,754.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,845.28x = 1,711,722,502.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,722,502.51/60,845.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,132.38

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