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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,316.40, 90,475.36 and 15,942.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,316.40, 90,475.36 and 15,942.76 is: 23,914.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,316.40 : 90,475.36 = 15,942.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,316.40/90,475.36 = 15,942.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,316.40x = 90,475.36 × 15,942.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,316.40x = 1,442,426,774.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,426,774.03/60,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,914.34

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