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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,842.34, 84,044.61 and 45,848.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,842.34, 84,044.61 and 45,848.34 is: 63,332.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,842.34 : 84,044.61 = 45,848.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,842.34/84,044.61 = 45,848.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,842.34x = 84,044.61 × 45,848.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,842.34x = 3,853,305,854.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853,305,854.45/60,842.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,332.64

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