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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,979.89, 98,968.44 and 16,060.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,979.89, 98,968.44 and 16,060.27 is: 24,090.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,979.89 : 98,968.44 = 16,060.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,979.89/98,968.44 = 16,060.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,979.89x = 98,968.44 × 16,060.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,979.89x = 1,589,459,867.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,459,867.88/65,979.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,090.07

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