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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,181.02, 83,036.07 and 38,682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,181.02, 83,036.07 and 38,682 is: 53,372.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,181.02 : 83,036.07 = 38,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,181.02/83,036.07 = 38,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,181.02x = 83,036.07 × 38,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,181.02x = 3,212,001,259.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212,001,259.74/60,181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,372.33

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