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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,979.83, 91,496.90 and 38,787.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,979.83, 91,496.90 and 38,787.45 is: 58,198.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,979.83 : 91,496.90 = 38,787.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,979.83/91,496.90 = 38,787.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,979.83x = 91,496.90 × 38,787.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,979.83x = 3,548,931,433.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,931,433.91/60,979.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,198.45

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