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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,008.70, 90,013.02 and 15,635.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,008.70, 90,013.02 and 15,635.35 is: 23,453.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,008.70 : 90,013.02 = 15,635.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,008.70/90,013.02 = 15,635.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,008.70x = 90,013.02 × 15,635.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,008.70x = 1,407,385,072.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,385,072.26/60,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,453.02

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