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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,075.16, 82,902.30 and 34,582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,075.16, 82,902.30 and 34,582 is: 47,722.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,075.16 : 82,902.30 = 34,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,075.16/82,902.30 = 34,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,075.16x = 82,902.30 × 34,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,075.16x = 2,866,927,338.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,927,338.60/60,075.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,722.34

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