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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,970.44, 84,133.50 and 37,998.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,970.44, 84,133.50 and 37,998.12 is: 52,433.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,970.44 : 84,133.50 = 37,998.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,970.44/84,133.50 = 37,998.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,970.44x = 84,133.50 × 37,998.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,970.44x = 3,196,914,829.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,914,829.02/60,970.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,433.85

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