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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,274.51, 83,179.59 and 34,786.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,274.51, 83,179.59 and 34,786.18 is: 48,005.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,274.51 : 83,179.59 = 34,786.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,274.51/83,179.59 = 34,786.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,274.51x = 83,179.59 × 34,786.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,274.51x = 2,893,500,190.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,500,190.07/60,274.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,005.37

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