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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,245.91, 83,178.09 and 38,744.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,245.91, 83,178.09 and 38,744.91 is: 53,492.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,245.91 : 83,178.09 = 38,744.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,245.91/83,178.09 = 38,744.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,245.91x = 83,178.09 × 38,744.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,245.91x = 3,222,727,611.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,727,611.02/60,245.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,492.89

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