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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,252.12, 83,146.50 and 35,100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,252.12, 83,146.50 and 35,100 is: 48,437.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,252.12 : 83,146.50 = 35,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,252.12/83,146.50 = 35,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,252.12x = 83,146.50 × 35,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,252.12x = 2,918,442,150
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,442,150/60,252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,437.17

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