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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,503, 90,754.52 and 16,727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,503, 90,754.52 and 16,727 is: 25,090.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,503 : 90,754.52 = 16,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,503/90,754.52 = 16,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,503x = 90,754.52 × 16,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,503x = 1,518,050,856.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,050,856.04/60,503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,090.51

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