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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,279.58, 83,181.76 and 34,787.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,279.58, 83,181.76 and 34,787.01 is: 48,003.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,279.58 : 83,181.76 = 34,787.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,279.58/83,181.76 = 34,787.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,279.58x = 83,181.76 × 34,787.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,279.58x = 2,893,644,716.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,644,716.94/60,279.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,003.73

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