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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,855.60, 91,283.40 and 34,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,855.60, 91,283.40 and 34,611.60 is: 51,917.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,855.60 : 91,283.40 = 34,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,855.60/91,283.40 = 34,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,855.60x = 91,283.40 × 34,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,855.60x = 3,159,464,527.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,464,527.44/60,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,917.40

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