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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,883.97, 83,965.48 and 38,225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,883.97, 83,965.48 and 38,225.08 is: 52,716.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,883.97 : 83,965.48 = 38,225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,883.97/83,965.48 = 38,225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,883.97x = 83,965.48 × 38,225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,883.97x = 3,209,586,926.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,586,926.03/60,883.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,716.45

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