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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,035.74, 82,878.25 and 38,557.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,035.74, 82,878.25 and 38,557.54 is: 53,227.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,035.74 : 82,878.25 = 38,557.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,035.74/82,878.25 = 38,557.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,035.74x = 82,878.25 × 38,557.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,035.74x = 3,195,581,439.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,581,439.51/60,035.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,227.98

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