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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,324.98, 83,255.63 and 34,837.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,324.98, 83,255.63 and 34,837.54 is: 48,079.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,324.98 : 83,255.63 = 34,837.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,324.98/83,255.63 = 34,837.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,324.98x = 83,255.63 × 34,837.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,324.98x = 2,900,420,958.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,420,958.02/60,324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,079.94

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