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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,995.22, 91,456.68 and 18,862.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,995.22, 91,456.68 and 18,862.83 is: 28,283.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,995.22 : 91,456.68 = 18,862.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,995.22/91,456.68 = 18,862.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,995.22x = 91,456.68 × 18,862.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,995.22x = 1,725,131,349.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,131,349.92/60,995.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,283.06

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