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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,892.28, 84,007.06 and 38,223.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,892.28, 84,007.06 and 38,223.64 is: 52,733.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,892.28 : 84,007.06 = 38,223.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,892.28/84,007.06 = 38,223.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,892.28x = 84,007.06 × 38,223.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,892.28x = 3,211,055,618.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,055,618.90/60,892.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,733.38

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