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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,872.33, 84,012.16 and 35,030.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,872.33, 84,012.16 and 35,030.35 is: 48,346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,872.33 : 84,012.16 = 35,030.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,872.33/84,012.16 = 35,030.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,872.33x = 84,012.16 × 35,030.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,872.33x = 2,942,975,071.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,975,071.45/60,872.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,346.68

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