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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,267, 83,168.46 and 35,121.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,267, 83,168.46 and 35,121.36 is: 48,467.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,267 : 83,168.46 = 35,121.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,267/83,168.46 = 35,121.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,267x = 83,168.46 × 35,121.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,267x = 2,920,989,424.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,989,424.31/60,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,467.48

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