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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,364.10, 90,542.10 and 15,989.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,364.10, 90,542.10 and 15,989.90 is: 23,983.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,364.10 : 90,542.10 = 15,989.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,364.10/90,542.10 = 15,989.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,364.10x = 90,542.10 × 15,989.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,364.10x = 1,447,759,124.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,759,124.79/60,364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,983.78

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