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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,591.02, 90,879.24 and 16,221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,591.02, 90,879.24 and 16,221.20 is: 24,329.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,591.02 : 90,879.24 = 16,221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,591.02/90,879.24 = 16,221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,591.02x = 90,879.24 × 16,221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,591.02x = 1,474,170,327.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,170,327.89/60,591.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,329.85

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