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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,475.36, 90,712.92 and 16,102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,475.36, 90,712.92 and 16,102.12 is: 24,153.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,475.36 : 90,712.92 = 16,102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,475.36/90,712.92 = 16,102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,475.36x = 90,712.92 × 16,102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,475.36x = 1,460,670,323.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,670,323.39/60,475.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,153.15

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