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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,688.96, 91,033.28 and 16,315.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,688.96, 91,033.28 and 16,315.71 is: 24,473.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,688.96 : 91,033.28 = 16,315.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,688.96/91,033.28 = 16,315.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,688.96x = 91,033.28 × 16,315.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,688.96x = 1,485,272,596.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,272,596.83/60,688.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,473.52

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