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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,225.34, 83,149.97 and 38,724.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,225.34, 83,149.97 and 38,724.74 is: 53,465.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,225.34 : 83,149.97 = 38,724.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,225.34/83,149.97 = 38,724.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,225.34x = 83,149.97 × 38,724.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,225.34x = 3,219,960,969.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219,960,969.26/60,225.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,465.22

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