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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,838.76, 91,182.78 and 34,463.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,838.76, 91,182.78 and 34,463.56 is: 51,652.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,838.76 : 91,182.78 = 34,463.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,838.76/91,182.78 = 34,463.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,838.76x = 91,182.78 × 34,463.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,838.76x = 3,142,483,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142,483,209.50/60,838.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,652.65

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