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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,184, 90,276 and 16,408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,184, 90,276 and 16,408 is: 24,612

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,184 : 90,276 = 16,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,184/90,276 = 16,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,184x = 90,276 × 16,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,184x = 1,481,248,608
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,248,608/60,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,612

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