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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,872.08, 84,011.81 and 35,030.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,872.08, 84,011.81 and 35,030.10 is: 48,346.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,872.08 : 84,011.81 = 35,030.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,872.08/84,011.81 = 35,030.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,872.08x = 84,011.81 × 35,030.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,872.08x = 2,942,941,878.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,941,878.01/60,872.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,346.34

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