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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,174.67, 82,990.59 and 38,667.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,174.67, 82,990.59 and 38,667.91 is: 53,329.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,174.67 : 82,990.59 = 38,667.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,174.67/82,990.59 = 38,667.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,174.67x = 82,990.59 × 38,667.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,174.67x = 3,209,072,664.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,072,664.97/60,174.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,329.29

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