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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,806, 83,912.28 and 34,310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,806, 83,912.28 and 34,310 is: 47,347.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,806 : 83,912.28 = 34,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,806/83,912.28 = 34,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,806x = 83,912.28 × 34,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,806x = 2,879,030,326.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,030,326.80/60,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,347.80

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