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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,640.96, 90,955.08 and 16,272.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,640.96, 90,955.08 and 16,272.26 is: 24,406.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,640.96 : 90,955.08 = 16,272.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,640.96/90,955.08 = 16,272.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,640.96x = 90,955.08 × 16,272.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,640.96x = 1,480,044,710.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,044,710.08/60,640.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,406.68

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