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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,062, 90,093.04 and 16,286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,062, 90,093.04 and 16,286 is: 24,429.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,062 : 90,093.04 = 16,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,062/90,093.04 = 16,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,062x = 90,093.04 × 16,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,062x = 1,467,255,249.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,255,249.44/60,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,429.01

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