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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,962.68, 84,151.74 and 39,747.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,962.68, 84,151.74 and 39,747.16 is: 54,866.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,962.68 : 84,151.74 = 39,747.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,962.68/84,151.74 = 39,747.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,962.68x = 84,151.74 × 39,747.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,962.68x = 3,344,792,674.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,792,674.06/60,962.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,866.23

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