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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,456.24, 90,670.60 and 23,003

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,456.24, 90,670.60 and 23,003 is: 34,499.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,456.24 : 90,670.60 = 23,003 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,456.24/90,670.60 = 23,003/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,456.24x = 90,670.60 × 23,003
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,456.24x = 2,085,695,811.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,695,811.80/60,456.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,499.26

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