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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,231.70, 90,347.55 and 44,679.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,231.70, 90,347.55 and 44,679.70 is: 67,019.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,231.70 : 90,347.55 = 44,679.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,231.70/90,347.55 = 44,679.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,231.70x = 90,347.55 × 44,679.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,231.70x = 4,036,701,429.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,036,701,429.74/60,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,019.55

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