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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,268.79, 90,385.76 and 20,283.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,268.79, 90,385.76 and 20,283.37 is: 30,419.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,268.79 : 90,385.76 = 20,283.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,268.79/90,385.76 = 20,283.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,268.79x = 90,385.76 × 20,283.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,268.79x = 1,833,327,485.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,327,485.43/60,268.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,419.18

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