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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,278.84, 90,405.90 and 22,826

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,278.84, 90,405.90 and 22,826 is: 34,234.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,278.84 : 90,405.90 = 22,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,278.84/90,405.90 = 22,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,278.84x = 90,405.90 × 22,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,278.84x = 2,063,605,073.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,605,073.40/60,278.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,234.32

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