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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,389.76, 90,586.68 and 16,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,389.76, 90,586.68 and 16,021 is: 24,032.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,389.76 : 90,586.68 = 16,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,389.76/90,586.68 = 16,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,389.76x = 90,586.68 × 16,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,389.76x = 1,451,289,200.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,289,200.28/60,389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,032.04

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