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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,048.12, 82,871.52 and 34,896

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,048.12, 82,871.52 and 34,896 is: 48,159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,048.12 : 82,871.52 = 34,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,048.12/82,871.52 = 34,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,048.12x = 82,871.52 × 34,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,048.12x = 2,891,884,561.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,884,561.92/60,048.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,159.45

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