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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,266, 83,167.08 and 35,120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,266, 83,167.08 and 35,120.36 is: 48,466.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,266 : 83,167.08 = 35,120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,266/83,167.08 = 35,120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,266x = 83,167.08 × 35,120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,266x = 2,920,857,789.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,857,789.75/60,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,466.10

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