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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,426.38, 90,639.61 and 22,977.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,426.38, 90,639.61 and 22,977.81 is: 34,466.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,426.38 : 90,639.61 = 22,977.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,426.38/90,639.61 = 22,977.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,426.38x = 90,639.61 × 22,977.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,426.38x = 2,082,699,679.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,699,679.61/60,426.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,466.73

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