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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,649.80, 90,962.17 and 16,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,649.80, 90,962.17 and 16,266 is: 24,395.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,649.80 : 90,962.17 = 16,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,649.80/90,962.17 = 16,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,649.80x = 90,962.17 × 16,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,649.80x = 1,479,590,616.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,590,616.56/60,649.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,395.64

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