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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,256.12, 83,159.31 and 35,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,256.12, 83,159.31 and 35,104 is: 48,446.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,256.12 : 83,159.31 = 35,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,256.12/83,159.31 = 35,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,256.12x = 83,159.31 × 35,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,256.12x = 2,919,224,418.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,224,418.24/60,256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,446.94

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