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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,412.92, 83,363.62 and 35,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,412.92, 83,363.62 and 35,277 is: 48,678.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,412.92 : 83,363.62 = 35,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,412.92/83,363.62 = 35,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,412.92x = 83,363.62 × 35,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,412.92x = 2,940,818,422.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,818,422.74/60,412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,678.63

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