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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,875.52, 84,009.18 and 34,019.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,875.52, 84,009.18 and 34,019.76 is: 46,947.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,875.52 : 84,009.18 = 34,019.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,875.52/84,009.18 = 34,019.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,875.52x = 84,009.18 × 34,019.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,875.52x = 2,857,972,141.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,857,972,141.40/60,875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,947.81

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