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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,908, 89,862 and 16,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,908, 89,862 and 16,132 is: 24,198

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,908 : 89,862 = 16,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,908/89,862 = 16,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,908x = 89,862 × 16,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,908x = 1,449,653,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,653,784/59,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,198

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