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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,359.67, 83,277.09 and 34,862.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,359.67, 83,277.09 and 34,862.67 is: 48,099.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,359.67 : 83,277.09 = 34,862.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,359.67/83,277.09 = 34,862.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,359.67x = 83,277.09 × 34,862.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,359.67x = 2,903,261,707.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,261,707.23/60,359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,099.36

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