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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,255.12, 83,157.93 and 35,103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,255.12, 83,157.93 and 35,103 is: 48,445.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,255.12 : 83,157.93 = 35,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,255.12/83,157.93 = 35,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,255.12x = 83,157.93 × 35,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,255.12x = 2,919,092,816.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,092,816.79/60,255.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,445.56

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