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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,296.26, 90,431.34 and 38,079.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,296.26, 90,431.34 and 38,079.94 is: 57,111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,296.26 : 90,431.34 = 38,079.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,296.26/90,431.34 = 38,079.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,296.26x = 90,431.34 × 38,079.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,296.26x = 3,443,620,001.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,620,001.32/60,296.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,111.67

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