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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,308.58, 90,469.86 and 22,896.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,308.58, 90,469.86 and 22,896.57 is: 34,347.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,308.58 : 90,469.86 = 22,896.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,308.58/90,469.86 = 22,896.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,308.58x = 90,469.86 × 22,896.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,308.58x = 2,071,449,482.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,449,482.38/60,308.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,347.51

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