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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,416, 90,629.12 and 16,640

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,416, 90,629.12 and 16,640 is: 24,961.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,416 : 90,629.12 = 16,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,416/90,629.12 = 16,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,416x = 90,629.12 × 16,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,416x = 1,508,068,556.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,068,556.80/60,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,961.41

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