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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,031.76, 90,047.59 and 15,658.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,031.76, 90,047.59 and 15,658.38 is: 23,487.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,031.76 : 90,047.59 = 15,658.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,031.76/90,047.59 = 15,658.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,031.76x = 90,047.59 × 15,658.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,031.76x = 1,409,999,343.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,999,343.16/60,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,487.56

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