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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,294, 83,205.72 and 35,148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,294, 83,205.72 and 35,148.36 is: 48,504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,294 : 83,205.72 = 35,148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,294/83,205.72 = 35,148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,294x = 83,205.72 × 35,148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,294x = 2,924,544,600.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,544,600.62/60,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,504.74

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