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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,599.76, 90,797.58 and 38,438.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,599.76, 90,797.58 and 38,438.16 is: 57,592.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,599.76 : 90,797.58 = 38,438.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,599.76/90,797.58 = 38,438.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,599.76x = 90,797.58 × 38,438.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,599.76x = 3,490,091,907.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,091,907.65/60,599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,592.50

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