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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,172.20, 90,273.96 and 22,732.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,172.20, 90,273.96 and 22,732.56 is: 34,104.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,172.20 : 90,273.96 = 22,732.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,172.20/90,273.96 = 22,732.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,172.20x = 90,273.96 × 22,732.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,172.20x = 2,052,158,212.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,158,212.14/60,172.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,104.76

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