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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,878.23, 84,011.72 and 34,020.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,878.23, 84,011.72 and 34,020.73 is: 46,948.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,878.23 : 84,011.72 = 34,020.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,878.23/84,011.72 = 34,020.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,878.23x = 84,011.72 × 34,020.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,878.23x = 2,858,140,214.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,140,214.15/60,878.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,948.48

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