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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,427.68, 90,564.84 and 34,147.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,427.68, 90,564.84 and 34,147.14 is: 51,177.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,427.68 : 90,564.84 = 34,147.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,427.68/90,564.84 = 34,147.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,427.68x = 90,564.84 × 34,147.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,427.68x = 3,092,530,270.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,530,270.56/60,427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,177.38

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