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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,751.52, 83,837.16 and 35,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,751.52, 83,837.16 and 35,601 is: 49,129.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,751.52 : 83,837.16 = 35,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,751.52/83,837.16 = 35,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,751.52x = 83,837.16 × 35,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,751.52x = 2,984,686,733.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,686,733.16/60,751.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,129.42

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