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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,296.81, 83,247.35 and 38,823.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,296.81, 83,247.35 and 38,823.91 is: 53,601.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,296.81 : 83,247.35 = 38,823.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,296.81/83,247.35 = 38,823.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,296.81x = 83,247.35 × 38,823.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,296.81x = 3,231,987,221.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231,987,221.90/60,296.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,601.30

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