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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,611.77, 90,916.21 and 16,238.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,611.77, 90,916.21 and 16,238.49 is: 24,357.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,611.77 : 90,916.21 = 16,238.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,611.77/90,916.21 = 16,238.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,611.77x = 90,916.21 × 16,238.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,611.77x = 1,476,341,966.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,341,966.92/60,611.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,357.35

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