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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,502.79, 83,481.62 and 35,347.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,502.79, 83,481.62 and 35,347.43 is: 48,772.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,502.79 : 83,481.62 = 35,347.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,502.79/83,481.62 = 35,347.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,502.79x = 83,481.62 × 35,347.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,502.79x = 2,950,860,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,860,542.50/60,502.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,772.31

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