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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,177.34, 82,969.35 and 38,629.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,177.34, 82,969.35 and 38,629.07 is: 53,259.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,177.34 : 82,969.35 = 38,629.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,177.34/82,969.35 = 38,629.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,177.34x = 82,969.35 × 38,629.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,177.34x = 3,205,028,829.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,028,829.00/60,177.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,259.73

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