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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,308.38, 90,445.29 and 20,323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,308.38, 90,445.29 and 20,323 is: 30,478.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,308.38 : 90,445.29 = 20,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,308.38/90,445.29 = 20,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,308.38x = 90,445.29 × 20,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,308.38x = 1,838,119,628.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,119,628.67/60,308.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,478.68

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