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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,149.42, 82,993.10 and 38,353.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,149.42, 82,993.10 and 38,353.94 is: 52,920.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,149.42 : 82,993.10 = 38,353.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,149.42/82,993.10 = 38,353.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,149.42x = 82,993.10 × 38,353.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,149.42x = 3,183,111,771.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183,111,771.08/60,149.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,920.08

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