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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,189.26, 94,783.59 and 16,442.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63,189.26, 94,783.59 and 16,442.06 is: 24,663.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,189.26 : 94,783.59 = 16,442.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,189.26/94,783.59 = 16,442.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,189.26x = 94,783.59 × 16,442.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,189.26x = 1,558,437,473.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,437,473.80/63,189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,663.01

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