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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,878.79, 84,012.49 and 34,021.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,878.79, 84,012.49 and 34,021.29 is: 46,949.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,878.79 : 84,012.49 = 34,021.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,878.79/84,012.49 = 34,021.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,878.79x = 84,012.49 × 34,021.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,878.79x = 2,858,213,115.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,213,115.81/60,878.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,949.24

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