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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,927.63, 91,357.50 and 18,795.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,927.63, 91,357.50 and 18,795.76 is: 28,183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,927.63 : 91,357.50 = 18,795.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,927.63/91,357.50 = 18,795.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,927.63x = 91,357.50 × 18,795.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,927.63x = 1,717,133,644.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,133,644.20/60,927.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,183.17

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