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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,027.58, 89,978.79 and 22,561.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,027.58, 89,978.79 and 22,561.84 is: 33,819.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,027.58 : 89,978.79 = 22,561.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,027.58/89,978.79 = 22,561.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,027.58x = 89,978.79 × 22,561.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,027.58x = 2,030,086,613.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,086,613.48/60,027.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,819.23

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