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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,430.23, 90,636.98 and 16,060.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,430.23, 90,636.98 and 16,060.59 is: 24,088.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,430.23 : 90,636.98 = 16,060.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,430.23/90,636.98 = 16,060.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,430.23x = 90,636.98 × 16,060.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,430.23x = 1,455,683,294.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,683,294.32/60,430.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,088.66

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