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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,858.54, 83,958.84 and 38,182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,858.54, 83,958.84 and 38,182.14 is: 52,675.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,858.54 : 83,958.84 = 38,182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,858.54/83,958.84 = 38,182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,858.54x = 83,958.84 × 38,182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,858.54x = 3,205,728,183.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,728,183.12/60,858.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,675.08

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