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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,949.62, 84,162.39 and 38,326.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,949.62, 84,162.39 and 38,326.47 is: 52,923.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,949.62 : 84,162.39 = 38,326.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,949.62/84,162.39 = 38,326.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,949.62x = 84,162.39 × 38,326.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,949.62x = 3,225,647,315.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,647,315.46/60,949.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,923.17

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