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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,254.21, 60,287.89 and 38,853.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,254.21, 60,287.89 and 38,853.00 is: 58,189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,254.21 : 60,287.89 = 38,853.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,254.21/60,287.89 = 38,853.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,254.21x = 60,287.89 × 38,853.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,254.21x = 2,342,364,894.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,364,894.47/40,254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,189.31

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