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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,256.41, 83,116.33 and 38,774.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,256.41, 83,116.33 and 38,774.19 is: 53,484.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,256.41 : 83,116.33 = 38,774.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,256.41/83,116.33 = 38,774.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,256.41x = 83,116.33 × 38,774.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,256.41x = 3,222,768,586.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,768,586.27/60,256.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,484.25

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