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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,474.60, 90,711.90 and 23,538.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,474.60, 90,711.90 and 23,538.60 is: 35,307.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,474.60 : 90,711.90 = 23,538.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,474.60/90,711.90 = 23,538.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,474.60x = 90,711.90 × 23,538.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,474.60x = 2,135,231,129.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,231,129.34/60,474.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,307.90

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