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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,266.78, 83,177.36 and 38,472.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,266.78, 83,177.36 and 38,472.47 is: 53,097.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,266.78 : 83,177.36 = 38,472.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,266.78/83,177.36 = 38,472.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,266.78x = 83,177.36 × 38,472.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,266.78x = 3,200,037,879.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,037,879.03/60,266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,097.88

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