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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,379.77, 83,266.14 and 38,847.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,379.77, 83,266.14 and 38,847.54 is: 53,572.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,379.77 : 83,266.14 = 38,847.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,379.77/83,266.14 = 38,847.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,379.77x = 83,266.14 × 38,847.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,379.77x = 3,234,684,704.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,684,704.30/60,379.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,572.33

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