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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,342.12, 83,270.52 and 35,190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,342.12, 83,270.52 and 35,190 is: 48,561.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,342.12 : 83,270.52 = 35,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,342.12/83,270.52 = 35,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,342.12x = 83,270.52 × 35,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,342.12x = 2,930,289,598.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,289,598.80/60,342.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,561.26

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