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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,871.33, 84,001.62 and 34,014.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,871.33, 84,001.62 and 34,014.97 is: 46,940.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,871.33 : 84,001.62 = 34,014.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,871.33/84,001.62 = 34,014.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,871.33x = 84,001.62 × 34,014.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,871.33x = 2,857,312,584.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,857,312,584.25/60,871.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,940.20

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