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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,871.98, 84,000.90 and 35,377.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,871.98, 84,000.90 and 35,377.14 is: 48,819.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,871.98 : 84,000.90 = 35,377.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,871.98/84,000.90 = 35,377.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,871.98x = 84,000.90 × 35,377.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,871.98x = 2,971,711,599.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,711,599.43/60,871.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,819.04

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