Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,666, 90,999 and 16,890
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 60,666, 90,999 and 16,890 is: 25,335
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,666 : 90,999 = 16,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,666/90,999 = 16,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,666x = 90,999 × 16,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,666x = 1,536,973,110 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,536,973,110/60,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,335
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