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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,819.93, 83,926.94 and 38,157.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,819.93, 83,926.94 and 38,157.75 is: 52,654.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,819.93 : 83,926.94 = 38,157.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,819.93/83,926.94 = 38,157.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,819.93x = 83,926.94 × 38,157.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,819.93x = 3,202,463,004.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,463,004.00/60,819.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,654.83

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