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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,985.28, 84,169.23 and 38,327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,985.28, 84,169.23 and 38,327.36 is: 52,897.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,985.28 : 84,169.23 = 38,327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,985.28/84,169.23 = 38,327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,985.28x = 84,169.23 × 38,327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,985.28x = 3,225,984,379.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,984,379.13/60,985.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,897.75

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