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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,872.32, 84,057.24 and 38,250.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,872.32, 84,057.24 and 38,250.51 is: 52,819.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,872.32 : 84,057.24 = 38,250.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,872.32/84,057.24 = 38,250.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,872.32x = 84,057.24 × 38,250.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,872.32x = 3,215,232,299.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,215,232,299.19/60,872.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,819.28

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