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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,289, 90,433.50 and 23,353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,289, 90,433.50 and 23,353 is: 35,029.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,289 : 90,433.50 = 23,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,289/90,433.50 = 23,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,289x = 90,433.50 × 23,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,289x = 2,111,893,525.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,893,525.50/60,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,029.50

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