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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,139.01, 82,993.19 and 38,955.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,139.01, 82,993.19 and 38,955.14 is: 53,758.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,139.01 : 82,993.19 = 38,955.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,139.01/82,993.19 = 38,955.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,139.01x = 82,993.19 × 38,955.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,139.01x = 3,233,011,335.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,011,335.50/60,139.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,758.97

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