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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,088, 90,132.24 and 16,312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,088, 90,132.24 and 16,312 is: 24,468.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,088 : 90,132.24 = 16,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,088/90,132.24 = 16,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,088x = 90,132.24 × 16,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,088x = 1,470,237,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,237,098.88/60,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,468.07

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