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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,678, 91,032.36 and 16,902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,678, 91,032.36 and 16,902 is: 25,357.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,678 : 91,032.36 = 16,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,678/91,032.36 = 16,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,678x = 91,032.36 × 16,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,678x = 1,538,628,948.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,628,948.72/60,678
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,357.28

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