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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,222.82, 90,286 and 28,617.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,222.82, 90,286 and 28,617.02 is: 42,902.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,222.82 : 90,286 = 28,617.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,222.82/90,286 = 28,617.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,222.82x = 90,286 × 28,617.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,222.82x = 2,583,716,267.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583,716,267.72/60,222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,902.61

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