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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,882.50, 84,011.96 and 38,214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,882.50, 84,011.96 and 38,214.24 is: 52,731.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,882.50 : 84,011.96 = 38,214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,882.50/84,011.96 = 38,214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,882.50x = 84,011.96 × 38,214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,882.50x = 3,210,453,202.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210,453,202.31/60,882.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,731.95

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