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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,311.61, 90,455.13 and 22,858.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,311.61, 90,455.13 and 22,858.77 is: 34,283.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,311.61 : 90,455.13 = 22,858.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,311.61/90,455.13 = 22,858.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,311.61x = 90,455.13 × 22,858.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,311.61x = 2,067,693,011.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,693,011.99/60,311.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,283.50

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