Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,102, 90,153 and 16,326
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 60,102, 90,153 and 16,326 is: 24,489
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,102 : 90,153 = 16,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,102/90,153 = 16,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,102x = 90,153 × 16,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,102x = 1,471,837,878 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,471,837,878/60,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,489
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