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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,171.84, 83,044.35 and 35,021.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,171.84, 83,044.35 and 35,021.34 is: 48,333.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,171.84 : 83,044.35 = 35,021.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,171.84/83,044.35 = 35,021.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,171.84x = 83,044.35 × 35,021.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,171.84x = 2,908,324,416.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,324,416.43/60,171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,333.65

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