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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,161.18, 90,244.74 and 15,788.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,161.18, 90,244.74 and 15,788.06 is: 23,682.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,161.18 : 90,244.74 = 15,788.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,161.18/90,244.74 = 15,788.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,161.18x = 90,244.74 × 15,788.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,161.18x = 1,424,789,369.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,789,369.80/60,161.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,682.87

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