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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,964.96, 84,137.68 and 38,321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,964.96, 84,137.68 and 38,321.04 is: 52,886.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,964.96 : 84,137.68 = 38,321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,964.96/84,137.68 = 38,321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,964.96x = 84,137.68 × 38,321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,964.96x = 3,224,243,400.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,243,400.79/60,964.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,886.83

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