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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,153.72, 82,993.05 and 34,998.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,153.72, 82,993.05 and 34,998.36 is: 48,286.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,153.72 : 82,993.05 = 34,998.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,153.72/82,993.05 = 34,998.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,153.72x = 82,993.05 × 34,998.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,153.72x = 2,904,620,641.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,620,641.40/60,153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,286.63

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