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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,436.80, 90,646.82 and 16,067.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,436.80, 90,646.82 and 16,067.16 is: 24,098.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,436.80 : 90,646.82 = 16,067.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,436.80/90,646.82 = 16,067.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,436.80x = 90,646.82 × 16,067.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,436.80x = 1,456,436,880.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,436,880.10/60,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,098.51

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