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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,176.72, 82,968.49 and 38,628.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,176.72, 82,968.49 and 38,628.44 is: 53,258.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,176.72 : 82,968.49 = 38,628.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,176.72/82,968.49 = 38,628.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,176.72x = 82,968.49 × 38,628.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,176.72x = 3,204,943,144.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,943,144.71/60,176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,258.86

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