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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,265.16, 83,128.40 and 38,782.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,265.16, 83,128.40 and 38,782.94 is: 53,496.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,265.16 : 83,128.40 = 38,782.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,265.16/83,128.40 = 38,782.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,265.16x = 83,128.40 × 38,782.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,265.16x = 3,223,963,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,963,749.50/60,265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,496.31

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