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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,369.17, 83,271.56 and 38,886.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,369.17, 83,271.56 and 38,886.75 is: 53,639.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,369.17 : 83,271.56 = 38,886.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,369.17/83,271.56 = 38,886.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,369.17x = 83,271.56 × 38,886.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,369.17x = 3,238,160,141.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,160,141.40/60,369.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,639.31

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