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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,757.87, 83,847.51 and 38,094.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,757.87, 83,847.51 and 38,094.73 is: 52,571.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,757.87 : 83,847.51 = 38,094.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,757.87/83,847.51 = 38,094.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,757.87x = 83,847.51 × 38,094.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,757.87x = 3,194,148,254.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,148,254.62/60,757.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,571.76

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