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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,991.79, 91,478.26 and 16,622.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,991.79, 91,478.26 and 16,622.11 is: 24,930.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,991.79 : 91,478.26 = 16,622.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,991.79/91,478.26 = 16,622.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,991.79x = 91,478.26 × 16,622.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,991.79x = 1,520,561,835.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,561,835.45/60,991.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,930.60

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