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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,436.08, 83,388.96 and 35,274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,436.08, 83,388.96 and 35,274.24 is: 48,670.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,436.08 : 83,388.96 = 35,274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,436.08/83,388.96 = 35,274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,436.08x = 83,388.96 × 35,274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,436.08x = 2,941,482,188.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,482,188.39/60,436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,670.96

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