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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,858, 91,287.36 and 16,481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,858, 91,287.36 and 16,481.52 is: 24,722.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,858 : 91,287.36 = 16,481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,858/91,287.36 = 16,481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,858x = 91,287.36 × 16,481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,858x = 1,504,554,449.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,554,449.59/60,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,722.38

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