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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,329.80, 90,491.46 and 15,958

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,329.80, 90,491.46 and 15,958 is: 23,936.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,329.80 : 90,491.46 = 15,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,329.80/90,491.46 = 15,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,329.80x = 90,491.46 × 15,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,329.80x = 1,444,062,718.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,062,718.68/60,329.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,936.14

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