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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,675.50, 91,013.26 and 16,899.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,675.50, 91,013.26 and 16,899.50 is: 25,349.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,675.50 : 91,013.26 = 16,899.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,675.50/91,013.26 = 16,899.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,675.50x = 91,013.26 × 16,899.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,675.50x = 1,538,078,587.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,078,587.37/60,675.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,349.25

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