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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,381, 90,483.96 and 34,029.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,381, 90,483.96 and 34,029.66 is: 50,995.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,381 : 90,483.96 = 34,029.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,381/90,483.96 = 34,029.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,381x = 90,483.96 × 34,029.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,381x = 3,079,138,394.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,138,394.25/60,381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,995.15

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