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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,888.91, 83,972.24 and 38,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,888.91, 83,972.24 and 38,230 is: 52,723.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,888.91 : 83,972.24 = 38,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,888.91/83,972.24 = 38,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,888.91x = 83,972.24 × 38,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,888.91x = 3,210,258,735.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210,258,735.20/60,888.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,723.21

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