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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,875.32, 84,016.30 and 35,033.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,875.32, 84,016.30 and 35,033.34 is: 48,350.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,875.32 : 84,016.30 = 35,033.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,875.32/84,016.30 = 35,033.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,875.32x = 84,016.30 × 35,033.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,875.32x = 2,943,371,603.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,371,603.44/60,875.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,350.82

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