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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,430.65, 90,638.74 and 16,060.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,430.65, 90,638.74 and 16,060.80 is: 24,089.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,430.65 : 90,638.74 = 16,060.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,430.65/90,638.74 = 16,060.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,430.65x = 90,638.74 × 16,060.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,430.65x = 1,455,730,675.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,730,675.39/60,430.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,089.28

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