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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,878.73, 84,014.45 and 34,021.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,878.73, 84,014.45 and 34,021.31 is: 46,950.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,878.73 : 84,014.45 = 34,021.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,878.73/84,014.45 = 34,021.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,878.73x = 84,014.45 × 34,021.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,878.73x = 2,858,281,057.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,281,057.75/60,878.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,950.41

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