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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,849.55, 91,267.41 and 16,479.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,849.55, 91,267.41 and 16,479.76 is: 24,717.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,849.55 : 91,267.41 = 16,479.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,849.55/91,267.41 = 16,479.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,849.55x = 91,267.41 × 16,479.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,849.55x = 1,504,064,930.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,064,930.22/60,849.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,717.77

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