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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,277.08, 90,419.96 and 15,903.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,277.08, 90,419.96 and 15,903.32 is: 23,856.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,277.08 : 90,419.96 = 15,903.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,277.08/90,419.96 = 15,903.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,277.08x = 90,419.96 × 15,903.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,277.08x = 1,437,977,558.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,977,558.27/60,277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,856.13

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