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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,877.41, 84,010.69 and 34,019.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,877.41, 84,010.69 and 34,019.92 is: 46,947.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,877.41 : 84,010.69 = 34,019.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,877.41/84,010.69 = 34,019.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,877.41x = 84,010.69 × 34,019.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,877.41x = 2,858,036,952.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,036,952.94/60,877.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,947.41

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