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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,373.26, 83,326.92 and 38,555.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,373.26, 83,326.92 and 38,555.52 is: 53,214.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,373.26 : 83,326.92 = 38,555.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,373.26/83,326.92 = 38,555.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,373.26x = 83,326.92 × 38,555.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,373.26x = 3,212,712,730.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212,712,730.60/60,373.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,214.17

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