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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,499.62, 90,753.75 and 16,126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,499.62, 90,753.75 and 16,126.14 is: 24,190.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,499.62 : 90,753.75 = 16,126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,499.62/90,753.75 = 16,126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,499.62x = 90,753.75 × 16,126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,499.62x = 1,463,507,678.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,507,678.03/60,499.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,190.36

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