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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,729.62, 83,752.58 and 38,071.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,729.62, 83,752.58 and 38,071.38 is: 52,504.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,729.62 : 83,752.58 = 38,071.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,729.62/83,752.58 = 38,071.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,729.62x = 83,752.58 × 38,071.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,729.62x = 3,188,576,108.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,576,108.80/60,729.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,504.47

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