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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,761.79, 91,142.42 and 16,393.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,761.79, 91,142.42 and 16,393.05 is: 24,589.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,761.79 : 91,142.42 = 16,393.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,761.79/91,142.42 = 16,393.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,761.79x = 91,142.42 × 16,393.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,761.79x = 1,494,102,166.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,102,166.22/60,761.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,589.50

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