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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,969.30, 91,459.41 and 16,596.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,969.30, 91,459.41 and 16,596.28 is: 24,895.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,969.30 : 91,459.41 = 16,596.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,969.30/91,459.41 = 16,596.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,969.30x = 91,459.41 × 16,596.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,969.30x = 1,517,885,976.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,885,976.99/60,969.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,895.91

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