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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,437.30, 90,642.28 and 22,984.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,437.30, 90,642.28 and 22,984.03 is: 34,470.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,437.30 : 90,642.28 = 22,984.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,437.30/90,642.28 = 22,984.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,437.30x = 90,642.28 × 22,984.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,437.30x = 2,083,324,882.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,324,882.79/60,437.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,470.85

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