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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,406.74, 83,355.21 and 35,270.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,406.74, 83,355.21 and 35,270.82 is: 48,670.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,406.74 : 83,355.21 = 35,270.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,406.74/83,355.21 = 35,270.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,406.74x = 83,355.21 × 35,270.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,406.74x = 2,940,006,607.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,006,607.97/60,406.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,670.18

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