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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,007.64, 90,022.39 and 20,568.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,007.64, 90,022.39 and 20,568.74 is: 30,856.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,007.64 : 90,022.39 = 20,568.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,007.64/90,022.39 = 20,568.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,007.64x = 90,022.39 × 20,568.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,007.64x = 1,851,646,632.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,646,632.55/60,007.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,856.85

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