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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,423.84, 83,378.88 and 35,288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,423.84, 83,378.88 and 35,288 is: 48,693.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,423.84 : 83,378.88 = 35,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,423.84/83,378.88 = 35,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,423.84x = 83,378.88 × 35,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,423.84x = 2,942,273,917.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,273,917.44/60,423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,693.92

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