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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,284.68, 90,434.28 and 29,098

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,284.68, 90,434.28 and 29,098 is: 43,650.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,284.68 : 90,434.28 = 29,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,284.68/90,434.28 = 29,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,284.68x = 90,434.28 × 29,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,284.68x = 2,631,456,679.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,456,679.44/60,284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,650.50

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